DEWA’s Bold Strides Towards a Green, Smart Future

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), under the leadership of H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, had accelerated its journey towards net-zero emissions with a $1.9 billion smart grid transformation. The authority had integrated AI, IoT, and advanced automation to modernise Dubai’s energy and water networks, while pioneering large-scale clean energy projects to align with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. At the heart of this transformation stood the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park — the world’s largest single-site solar park — which had reached 3,860MW capacity and was on track to hit 7,260MW by 2030. The project had already reduced over 8 million tonnes of CO₂ annually and secured multiple Guinness World Records, while setting global benchmarks for cost-competitive solar energy. DEWA’s portfolio had further expanded to include the region’s first pumped-storage hydroelectric plant in Hatta and MENA’s first solar-powered green hydrogen facility, both contributing to a more resilient and diversified clean energy mix. Innovation had remained central to DEWA’s strategy, with its R&D Centre driving advancements in solar technology, energy storage, smart grid digitalisation, and green hydrogen. Collaborations with leading institutions and over 129 registered intellectual property rights reflected its commitment to progress. Alongside technological breakthroughs, DEWA had empowered over 285 Emiratis through specialised training and launched initiatives such as the Cleantech Youth Program, ensuring the next generation was prepared to lead the clean energy transition. These efforts had delivered operational excellence, with electricity losses reduced to just 2% and water losses to 4.5%, outperforming global averages. Financially, DEWA had generated revenues exceeding Dhs30 billion in 2024, delivering strong dividends since its record IPO in 2022. Together, these achievements demonstrated how DEWA had not only powered Dubai sustainably but had also set a global benchmark for clean, smart, and future-ready utilities.