DEWA Aligns Clean Energy Projects With Environmental Stewardship
DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) continues to advance clean energy infrastructure projects through a comprehensive approach that places environmental protection, resource conservation, and biodiversity at the heart of infrastructure development. By embedding sustainability considerations across all project phases, DEWA reduces carbon emissions, improves resource efficiency, and supports Dubai‘s standing as a global model for smart and sustainable cities.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, stated:
“At DEWA, we draw our inspiration for environmental protection and sustainability enhancement from the directives of our wise leadership, whose vision has established the UAE as a global model in climate action, sustainable development, and the preservation of natural resources for future generations. We are advancing the objectives of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 by delivering transformative energy projects that support Dubai‘s goal of providing 100% of its total power production capacity from clean sources by 2050.”
“In doing so, we adhere to the highest standards of efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Our projects reaffirm that developing future infrastructure is driven by a comprehensive vision that accounts for environmental protection, resource preservation, and biodiversity enhancement, aligning with the UAE‘s sustainability legacy and Dubai‘s ambition to build a greener, more resilient, and prosperous future.”
One of DEWA‘s flagship clean energy initiatives is the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the world‘s largest single-site solar park developed under the independent power producer model. The solar park currently has a capacity of 3,860 megawatts (MW) and is expected to exceed 8,000 MW by 2030, surpassing its initial target of 5,000 MW. This expansion is projected to increase Dubai‘s clean energy share to 36%, up from the original goal of 25%. Another milestone is the Hatta hydroelectric power plant, the GCC‘s first pumped-storage hydroelectric project, with a production capacity of 250 megawatts (MW), a storage capacity of 1,500 megawatt-hours, and a lifespan of up to 80 years. Together, these projects strengthen energy security, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Sustainability is embedded across the planning, design, construction, and operation of DEWA projects. Environmental Impact Assessments help identify potential impacts, support regulatory compliance, and integrate sustainability principles from the outset, with findings incorporated into environmental management plans. Environmental monitoring programs regularly assess air, water, and soil quality, and noise levels, enabling DEWA to take appropriate measures to minimize any adverse effects.
