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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.
2024 Dec 10

New report titled ‘Dubai’s Green Future: Powered by Renewable Energy’ showcases the Emirate's commitment to a net-zero carbon future by 2050

A special report of Entrepreneur Middle East titled ‘Dubai’s Green Future: Powered by Renewable Energy’ has been published in collaboration with Lucidity Insights. The recent report outlines Dubai’s ambitious journey towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, supported by significant investments in renewable energy sources.
2024 Dec 09

Dubai’s production of green hydrogen generates over 1 GWh of energy and reduces about 450 tonnes of CO2 emissions

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that its Green Hydrogen project has produced around 90 tonnes of green hydrogen since it was launched in May 2021. Most of this hydrogen was used to produce more than one gigawatt hour (GWh) of green energy, reducing about 450 tonnes of CO2 emissions. The Green Hydrogen project is the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa to produce green hydrogen using solar energy. Implemented in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai and Siemens Energy,
2024 Dec 08

HE Saeed Al Tayer reviews progress on the 180 MIGD first phase of the desalination plant at the Hassyan Complex using the independent water producer model

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), reviewed progress at the first phase of the desalination plant project at the Hassyan Complex, which uses seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) technology. This phase has a production capacity of 180 million gallons per day (MIGD).
2024 Dec 07

DEWA provides pioneering proactive services for electric vehicle users

As part of its efforts to promote sustainable mobility in the UAE, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is offering pioneering smart services for electric vehicle (EV) users through its ‘Green Charger’ service, which provides the infrastructure for EV charging stations across Dubai. DEWA provides more than 400 ‘Green Chargers’ across the Emirate, with over 730 charging points, as most charging stations can charge two vehicles simultaneously. Below are the steps to create an account and charge an EV using the ‘Green Charger’ account or Guest mode.
2024 Dec 06

More than 4.7 million benefitted from DEWA’s humanitarian and social initiatives in the first half of 2024

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) actively encourages its employees to engage in voluntary and humanitarian work. This helped DEWA’s employees to record 14,528 volunteer hours in humanitarian and community initiatives, benefitting 4,763,973 people in the UAE and abroad in the first half of 2024. DEWA launched 19 social initiatives during this period as part of its social responsibility and efforts to achieve a balance between economic, environmental and social goals. This is in accordance with an institutional framework for community service.
2024 Dec 04

Quote by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, on International Volunteer Day 2024

“We continue to follow the outstanding approach of the late Founding Father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, and the wise directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Rooted in the authentic principles of the noble Emirati society, these guiding lights have established the UAE as a model of unity, brotherhood, and communal and humanitarian co-operation. In line with the Dubai Social Agenda 33, and as part of our social responsibility, DEWA institutionalises volunteering among its employees in accordance with the highest international standards, maintaining its position as one of the biggest supporters of the integrated and sustainable volunteering ecosystem in the UAE and Dubai. We are committed to making a sustainable impact by supporting and giving back to society. DEWA has an integrated volunteering strategy in line with the vision and directives of the wise leadership. We are proud of our employees who never hesitate to participate in various social and humanitarian initiatives,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). “Between 2013 and 2023, DEWA launched 438 social initiatives, through which its employees recorded 232,973 volunteer hours in humanitarian and community initiatives, benefitting many countries around the world. In 2023, societal happiness towards DEWA reached 93.55%,” added Al Tayer.

2024 Dec 03

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer reviews expansion work at the world's largest solar-powered data centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), reviewed progress on the expansion of the second phase of the Green Data Centre of Data Hub Integrated Solutions (Moro Hub), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of DEWA. The centre, inaugurated in 2023 by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, holds the Guinness World Record as the world’s largest solar-powered data centre. It is situated at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the world’s largest

2024 Dec 02

DEWA Women’s Committee organises a Health and Wellbeing Day

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Women’s Committee organised a Health and Wellbeing Day to raise awareness among female employees on the importance of physical and mental health and the need to achieve a balance between their professional and personal lives. Through a series of workshops and educational lectures, over 100 female employees gained insights on managing stress and alleviating anxiety, as well as how to deal with competing priorities in a rapidly changing world. The DEWA women’s sport team also shared their success stories at various tournaments, highlighting the importance of regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle in promoting positivity, happiness and vitality.
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