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Egypt enters green hydrogen league

1 year ago
Another week, another huge green hydrogen project announcement in the Middle East. This time, it was Egypt’s turn. The most populous Arab nation is planning to invest up to $4 billion in a project to create hydrogen through electrolysis powered by renewable energy, Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker said on June […]
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Dubai to use Reverse Osmosis for water desalination

3 years ago
By 2030, Dubai will use Reverse Osmosis, RO, to expand the production capacity of desalinated water by 305 million imperial gallons per day, MIGD, thus increasing the total capacity of desalinated water production to 750 MIGD, compared to the current 470 MIGD, said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of the Dubai Electricity and […]
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DEWA working with Honeywell to install smart meters

3 years ago
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, renewed its collaboration with Honeywell to install 250,000 additional smart meters across Dubai, bringing the total number of such meters installed as part of the "Smart Applications via Smart Grid and Meters" initiative to approximately one million. Smart meters are the main features of DEWA's "Smart Applications via […]
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World's first intelligent gas turbine launched in UAE

3 years ago
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, unveiled the world’s first thermodynamic Digital Twin Gas Turbine Intelligent Controller, which uses Artificial Intelligence, AI, and machine learning, co-developed by the DEWA and Siemens. Sheikh Hamdan unveiled the GT […]
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DEWA to build pumped-storage hydroelectric power station

3 years ago
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has awarded the Strabag Dubai LLC, Strabag AG, Andritz Hydro and Ozkar consortium the construction contract for the AED 1.437 billion pumped-storage hydroelectric power station at Hatta. This is part of the Comprehensive Development Plan for Hatta, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, […]
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24th World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi

3 years ago
More than 200 of the most respected energy experts, pioneers and decision makers from around the globe have now been lined up to lead the discussions at the 24th World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi. Held from 9th to 12th of September at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ADNEC, the event will mark the first […]
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DEWA organising WETEX exhibition

3 years ago
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, is organising the 21st Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition, WETEX, which will be held from 21st - 23rd October, 2019, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The exhibition is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister […]
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DEWA building new rain reservoirs

4 years ago
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has awarded a contract worth AED288 million to construct two rectangular, reinforced, concrete 60-million-gallon reservoirs in Al Nakhali. This will hold 120 million gallons of desalinated water to increase Dubai’s storage capacity to 1,010 million gallons. Commenting on the project, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of […]
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Dewa strengthens ties with German company

4 years ago
Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), welcomed a high-level delegation from German company Voith, which specialises in systems, products and services serving five important markets: energy, oil and gas, paper, raw materials and transport and automotive. The visit aimed to enhance cooperation between the two parties in […]
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DEWA adopts cloud-based Predix

4 years ago
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, is using the industry-wide Internet of Things (IoT) platform Predix. Developed by General Electric, GE, the technology enables the connection of machines, data, and people to support DEWA’s digital capabilities and enable it to collect and analyse data in real time, to enhance the speed and efficiency of its […]
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Dewa plans to use Quantum Computing from Microsoft

4 years ago
Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), met with Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, in Washington, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in quantum computing. Dewa and Microsoft will work together to explore the use of quantum computing in areas such as energy and water supply optimisation, with […]
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Dubai Adds 200MW Solar Energy, Increasing Clean Energy Share To 4% of Installed Capacity

4 years ago
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the 200 megawatt (MW) first stage of the 800MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) is implementing the third phase using the Independent […]
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Ten Dubai residents honoured for ‘Ideal’ homes

5 years ago
Mohammad Hassan Ahmad Al Fardan made a few tweaks in his home — to cut his utility bills — and in the process transformed it into an ‘ideal’ and sustainable abode. On Sunday, he drove home in a brand new electric car as a reward for his efforts. Al Fardan, a consultant at Dubai Municipality, […]
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Dewa installs smart meters to ensure stable water supply

5 years ago
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has awarded a project to supply and commission a smart water distribution project that will ensure the reliability, continuity and stability of water supply in various parts of Dubai. The project is part of Dewa’s strategic plan to enhance the operational efficiency of its water network, and meet […]
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Dewa service centre gets five-star rating

5 years ago
Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, on Monday unveiled a five-star plaque at the Customer Happiness Centre in the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (Dewa) headquarters. He underlined that happiness is a UAE’s lifestyle and the ultimate goal of government work. “Dubai […]
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