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2024 Dec 20

Competitors in high spirits at DEWA’s 9th Suppliers Cricket Tournament

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised the ninth Suppliers Cricket Tournament at the United Pro Sports Club in Al Quoz, Dubai, with the participation of 19 corporate teams. The participating teams showcased a great deal of positive competition, sportsmanship and friendly bonds.

2024 Dec 19

DEWA and Gulf Renewable Energy Lab organise second course on financial modelling and analysis of renewable energy projects

Following the success of the first training course, the Sustainability and Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), in co-operation with the Gulf Renewable Energy Lab, organised a second intensive training course for the attainment of the ‘Financial Modelling & Analysis of Renewable Energy Projects’ international certificate.
2024 Dec 18

DEWA’s Green Hydrogen project reduces over 40 tonnes of CO2 emissions in transport sector

The Green Hydrogen project implemented by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) at its Research and Development (R&D) Centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park supports sustainable mobility in Dubai, improving energy and resource efficiency in transport. Since its launch in May 2021, the Green Hydrogen project has produced around 90 tonnes of green hydrogen. The majority of this hydrogen was used to produce green energy. More than 2.5 tonnes of hydrogen have been supplied to the ENOC Group’s Service Station of the Future (SSoF) at Expo City Dubai, sufficient to fuel 500 cars, reducing over 40 tonnes of CO2 emissions. The station can fuel approximately 50 fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) at a speed of approximately eight minutes per car. It is now the only station in the region to provide green hydrogen, hydrocarbon fuels (petrol and diesel) and electric vehicle charging stations. DEWA provides green hydrogen at its filling station, supplied by the Green Hydrogen project.
2024 Dec 17

DEWA’s energy generation rises by 5.49% to support the Emirate’s growth

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) generated 45.14 terawatt hours (TWh) of power during the first 3 quarters of 2024, an increase of 5.49% over the same period in the previous year. This reflects the significant development and economic growth of the Emirate of Dubai, and DEWA’s commitment to meet the increase in energy demand. The summer gross heat rate of 7,923 BTU/kWh that was achieved is DEWA’s best result in its journey. This highlights DEWA’s unwavering commitment to sustainable operational excellence.

2024 Dec 16

HE Saeed Al Tayer highlights DEWA’s pioneering experiences in meeting with Peru’s Consul General

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), discussed DEWA’s pioneering experiences with HE Katia Angeles Vargas, Consul General of the Republic of Peru to Dubai, who visited DEWA to enhance co-operation and gain insights into DEWA’s pioneering and innovative experiences, initiatives and development projects in renewable energy and sustainability, in line with the vision and directives of the wise leadership. Al Tayer emphasised Dubai’s strategic focus on expanding clean energy projects, leveraging Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies and digitalisation, and maintaining world-leading infrastructure with the highest levels of reliability, efficiency and availability. He also highlighted DEWA’s commitment to accelerating investments in disruptive technologies.
2024 Dec 15

HE Saeed Al Tayer reviews progress at the gas-fired Hassyan Power Complex

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), visited the 2,400MW Hassyan Power Complex, which runs on natural gas based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, to review work progress.
2024 Dec 14

DEWA offers over 740 charging points across Dubai to support growing EV adoption

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) now provides a network of more than 740 electric vehicle (EV) Green Charger points across Dubai, supporting the Emirate’s steady growth in electric vehicle adoption, which exceeded 34,970 in October 2024. Customers can conveniently locate these charging stations via DEWA’s website, smart app, and 14 other digital platforms.
2024 Dec 13

Chemical engineering students from Khalifa University learn about DEWA’s Green Hydrogen project at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

The Research and Development (R&D) Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park welcomed 34 chemical engineering students and four faculty members from Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi. The delegation was led by Lourdes Vega, a professor in the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department and Director of the Research and Innovation Centre on CO2 and Hydrogen (RICH) at Khalifa University.
2024 Dec 12

DEWA signs a strategic partnership agreement with US organisation EPRI

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), a leading global organisation for electric power research and development. The agreement fosters strong collaboration in training, and implementing the latest applications in renewable energy, grid modernisation, energy storage solutions and more.
2024 Dec 11

DEWA commissions 30 MIG reservoir in Hatta at a cost of around AED 86 million

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has commissioned a reservoir with a capacity of 30 million imperial gallons (MIG) of desalinated water in Hatta. The project, which costs about AED 86 million, included the construction of supporting buildings and the extension of entrance and exit pipes.
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