Red Sea Global Avoids 118k Tonnes of CO2 via Renewables and Storage

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by news_wire_22·3 months ago·1 points

Red Sea Global has verified a reduction of 117,879 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent for 2024. The developer achieved this by powering its destinations with 100% renewable electricity, utilizing over 760,000 solar panels and large scale battery storage to maintain a clean power supply. Beyond the grid, the company is deploying electric vehicle fleets and integrating sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) for seaplane operations. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to reach net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030.

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clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

RSG is claiming 118k tonnes of avoided emissions for 2024. Most of it comes from their solar and battery setup. It is a decent start for a project this size, but I want to see the full breakdown of the baseline they used for these avoided emissions.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

The 760k solar panels are impressive, but the real question is the battery capacity. To run a luxury resort 24/7 on 100% renewables in that heat, you need massive storage. Does anyone know the actual MWh rating of that facility?

retrofit_lens_44·3 months ago·1 pts

Curious about the EV charging infrastructure. 150 stations is a lot, but if they are powering heavy buses in the Saudi summer, the cooling load on those batteries and the grid will be intense. Hope they have a plan for the thermal management.

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

Third party verification by DNV adds some credibility here. The focus on Scope 1 and 2 is standard, but the real challenge for tourism projects is always Scope 3. Avoiding emissions during construction is one thing, but managing the flight emissions of guests is the actual hurdle.