KSCC celebrates UAE National Day through live event on Facebook, YouTube
Dubai: KSCC, an entity registered with Community Development Authority, Government of Dubai organized a live event celebrating UAE National Day in a theme of Coloring the Nation for the 5th Year on 2nd December 2020.
As this year UAE is celebrating their 49th anniversary of National Day, KSCC went live on their Facebook page and Youtube channel at 3 PM. Started event with UAE National Anthem followed by Presidential Speech from KSCC President Ismail.
KSCC presented a video “UAE, A HAVEN OF DIVERSITY” showing how UAE is exceptionally tolerant to all people living in UAE and how it is unified with Diversity.
KSCC took this opportunity to reveal real-life heroes who were not recognized to the public as they have contributed and helped the needy during the COVID –19 lockdown and thereafter where people were struggling for food and lives. These “UNSUNG HEROES of COVID19” were felicitated with Appreciation mementos from KSCC.
Later on, they also released a video showing how UAE leadership is bringing colors to the lives of expats. Video also showed some of the expats sharing their greatness to the UAE from themselves.
As this event theme was Coloring the Nation, which KSCC has been organizing for the past 5 years with drawing and painting contests, even this year also KSCC has declared the contest online and the artists submitted their drawings and paintings online. This event also showcased arts from artists and all the participants were acknowledged with appreciation certificates.
A special event like honoring the Ambulance Driver also took place live to recognize and appreciate their efforts which were very important during this pandemic time. KSCC also felicitated Ambulance Drivers for their contributions and hard efforts.
KSCC had worked and helped the needy during this pandemic by food and food kit distribution, blood donation, dead body repatriations, handling helpline calls, flight repatriation, iftar kits distribution, etc, and benefited around 10500 beneficiaries. KSCC showcased these happy moments of voluntary works before the conclusion of this live event.
This event was hosted by BOD member Mohammad Faraz and concluded with a thanksgiving speech from BOD member Gafoor. UAE citizens who are also among BOD members wished National day for all live event participants and viewers, Shafi, Club Manager, Vice Pr. Ziauddin, members, sponsors, and supports have joined to experience live events.
With going live on Facebook and YouTube, KSCC has also campaigned on Twitter to promote Unsung Heroes with their exclusive hashtag “KSCC_UNSUNGHEROES” where around 5700 tweets were tweeted and were trending top 2 in UAE. It was a very successful campaign in the end.
KSCC specially thanked CDA, Dubai Government, all participants, technical team, volunteers, and all the attendees in the conclusion.
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Gujarat builds 870 MW battery power backup network to stabilise renewable energy grid
Gandhinagar (PTI): Gujarat has initiated battery storage systems at five locations in the state, with a total capacity of 870 MW, to maintain the stability of the renewable power grid, officials said on Saturday.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are essential for storing electricity generated from solar and other renewable sources. They help manage additional load and maintain grid stability.
“Gujarat has initiated battery storage systems at five locations with a total capacity of 870 MW,” an official release stated.
The state has also registered 13 projects across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Banaskantha, Patan and Kutch districts to set up additional battery storage systems, it said.
Modhera in Gujarat, India’s first solar village, has launched the country’s first BESS integrated with a solar power plant, it said.
"Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state has continued to advance in this direction and has strengthened its position among the leading states driving battery storage systems in India,” the release said.
Recently, a battery storage system was commissioned at Charal in the Sanand taluka of Ahmedabad, it said.
Four systems are operational at Modhera in Mehsana and Lakhpat in Kutch. The state government has also included advanced energy storage systems as a key component in the Gujarat Integrated Renewable Energy Policy, 2025, the release said.
Accordingly, standalone battery storage projects, works linked with new renewable energy installations, and those integrated with existing renewable energy systems are being approved, it said.
Once the Standard Operating Procedure is approved, registrations for battery storage will open for commercial and industrial users, it said, adding that the move will allow them to set up battery storage alongside their solar or wind projects.
The state government is developing battery storage systems across Gujarat, with companies being invited in through a competitive bidding process.
GETCO (Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation) and power distribution companies strategically identify locations for battery storage systems based on grid capacity and operational requirements, the release said.
Power generation from solar and other renewable sources fluctuates throughout the day. Excess energy generated during peak hours can be stored and supplied later during periods of high demand, especially in the evening when solar output declines. Battery storage systems help reduce stress on the grid and improve grid stability, it added.
