UAE: McDonald’s Builds ‘Restaurant of the Future’
McDonald’s is introducing energy-saving technology and high-tech solutions to create the “restaurants of the future” in the UAE.
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.
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.
