The move reflects a regional push towards sustainability, with several government agencies and major private companies announcing green initiatives in recent months DUBAI: Retail group Lulu has commissioned a solar energy provider to install a solar carport and four electric vehicle (EV) stations in one of its Dubai hypermarkets, the company said in a statement. UAE-based Siraj Power will design, fully finance, operate, and maintain the solar installation, which will cover 7,290 square meters and produce 1.7 gigawatt hours of clean energy annually. The move reflects a regional push towards sustainability, with several government agencies and major private companies announcing green initiatives in recent months. Ads by optAd360 “As a UAE-based company, we fully support the region"s vision to mitigate carbon emissions and create a more sustainable economy,” Salim MA, direction of Lulu Group International, said. He said the group is focused on “building malls that are environmentally friendly,” using technologies for waste management and energy savings.