DUBAI, UAE – MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer discussed the latest advancements in smart grid technology with CEO of Grid Software at Siemens Sabine Erlinghagen.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from DEWA and Siemens.
The two sides discussed the latest developments in the energy industry and explored ways to enhance collaboration between DEWA and Siemens in smart grid technology.
They spoke on the role of smart grids in improving the efficient and sustainable distribution of energy.
Al Tayer emphasised DEWA’s commitment to promoting sustainable development.
He said that DEWA’s smart grid, with total investments of up to AED 7 billion until 2035, has advanced features, including interoperability between different parts of the electricity and water networks.
Al Tayer said, “It ensures the seamlessness and availability of round-the-clock integrated and connected services, according to the highest standards of availability, reliability and sustainability.”
He said, “This enables DEWA to develop state-of-the-art infrastructure for managing facilities and services according to smart and integrated systems.”
He added that DEWA uses, “the latest disruptive technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, energy storage, and the Internet of Things (IoT).”
Erlinghagen said, “Smart grids are key for the digital transformation of power utilities and a prerequisite of societies based on sustainable energy.”
She said, “Siemens is proud to be DEWA’s partner for over 30 years and to deliver technology that is helping the company reach its sustainability targets.”
She added, “Be it for grid planning, operation or maintenance, Siemens Grid Software is key for DEWA to increasing the hosting capacity for renewables in its power grid without compromising on reliability, safety and efficiency.”
Erlinghagen said, “DEWA and Siemens are committed to operating grids at 100 percent renewable, in support of the global effort for a net-zero world.”
She emphasized the importance of collaboration between public and private organizations in developing innovative solutions for the energy industry.