McDonald’s restaurant is solar powered and has electric vehicle charging points
McDonald’s is introducing energy-saving technology and high-tech solutions to create the restaurants of the future.
Solar powered restaurants, electric vehicle charging points and energy-saving facilities will be introduced and are expected to save up to 20 per cent of energy usage.
McDonald’s UAE has joined forces with Schneider Electric to decarbonise its latest flagship restaurant in Dubai with energy-saving technologies.
Through the collaboration, McDonald’s UAE is set to roll out Schneider Electric’s solutions to 10 new branches across the country, in addition to the current five stores within its network.
The partially solar-powered Umm Suqeim 2 branch features electric vehicle (EV) charging ports, a smart grid to optimise energy consumption and an integrated building management system, delivering real-time insights to improve energy efficiency.
These solutions are estimated to assist McDonald’s UAE in achieving up to 20 per cent in energy savings and an average reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by up to 30 per cent through renewable energy such as solar and eMobility solutions.
Walid Fakih, CEO at McDonald’s UAE said: “Our energy conservation efforts are geared towards the benefit of our planet and are crucial to our operations at McDonald’s UAE.
“As such, we welcome partners with whom we can explore the possibility of feeding into a circular economy, and champion a sustainable mindset across our restaurants.
“Starting with the launch of our restaurant at Umm Suqeim 2, we are eager to bring to life to smart energy consumption plans with Schneider Electric and draw from its established expertise in power system management, resulting in reduced carbon footprint across the nation.”
Ahmed Khashan, President for Gulf Countries at Schneider Electric, said: “Working on this milestone project with McDonald’s UAE during the ‘Year of Sustainability’ highlights a rewarding collaboration that unlocks the potential of digital transformation and its nationwide impact on energy efficiency and sustainability.
“Through deploying Schneider Electric’s integrated solutions together with McDonald’s UAE, we aim to offer the ‘Restaurant Experience of the Future’ to customers in the UAE.
“We are committed to transforming the communities in which we operate, by providing smart and energy-efficient infrastructure covering green mobility, smart building, and IoT-led solutions.”
McDonald’s UAE aims to make an impact by saving energy costs, reducing power consumption and enhancing the company’s environmental compliance.
As part of the solution, an all-in-one electric panel solution will provide plug and play secure power connectivity with smart monitoring and power diagnosis across the building’s electrical distribution system.
The new restaurant is fully equipped with a building management system featuring a digital dashboard that provides an integrated view, monitoring and control of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, energy and power, fire safety, security and access, as well as workplace management systems.
