Dubai, UAE -- A total of 47 international companies have shown interest in developing the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is based on the independent power producer (IPP) model, said Saeed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). Al...
Dubai at forefront of sustainable energy innovations
“We're witnessing strong, growing, and sustainable demand for energy and water in Dubai. In 2023, the peak electricity load rose by 9 percent, and peak water demand increased by 5 percent. This growth stems from urban development, economic expansion, and a steady rise in population," he adds.
Dubai sets 75% renewable goal by 2050
The emirate’s solar energy capacity has increased by over 100 times in the past decade, and the cost of solar energy has fallen dramatically. It is now one of the cheapest places in the world to generate solar power.Dubai’s sustainable vision beyond skyline
Dubai is prioritizing renewable energy, sustainable design, water conservation, and biodiversity protection. Its commitment to a sustainable future showcases its dedication to preserving the environment.
DEWA picks bidder for 1,800MW phase of Al Maktoum Solar Park
Dubai, UAE -- In a step towards its clean energy ambitions, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) as the Preferred Bidder for the development and operation of the 1,800MW sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The...
Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates 5th phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
DUBAI, UAE - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the 900 megawatt (MW) fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This will be the largest single-site solar park in the world with...
DEWA receives the lowest bid of $1.62 cents per kWh for the 1,800MW solar park
Dubai, UAE: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) on Thursday received two bids from ACWA Power and Masdar with the latter submitting the lowest bid of $1.62154 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) for the 1,800MW 6th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The arrangement will be...
Clean energy reaches 14 percent of Dubai’s total power production
DUBAI, UAE - MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that the production capacity of clean energy has reached 2,027 megawatts (MW) which is about 14 percent of Dubai’s total power production capacity of 14,517 MW. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer made the announcement during his...DEWA produces 700MW more energy, capacity rises to 14,117MW
DEWA has outlined expansion plans for the energy and water infrastructure based on demand forecasts until 2031, Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA said.
Dubai set to achieve clean energy targets by 2050
It is the Emirate’s goal to meet three-fourths of its energy requirements with clean sources, which would make it a global hub for clean energy and a green economyDewa, Stanford to build PV system at Al Maktoum Solar Park
Dewa and Stanford University will collaborate to develop an advanced system to forecast PV production at the Al Maktoum Solar ParkDEWA, Stanford University system to boost production forecast at Al Maktoum solar park
The new system reduces errors in the forecast of photovoltaic production to less than 10 percent
