COP28: How is oil-rich Dubai planning to reduce carbon emissions by 6.5 million tonnes annually

Vast expanses of solar panels, arranged in symmetrical patterns across the desert landscape, create a shimmering field that stretches as far as the eye can see. Amid the sea of panels is a tall vertical structure, reaching significant heights and shining brightly in broad daylight. Surrounding this structure is a system of smart mirrors strategically positioned to track the sun’s movement and reflect concentrated sunlight onto the top of the tower.

Located in Saih Al-Dahal, approximately 50km south of the city of Dubai, is the marvel known as the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar…