DEWA’s projects aid global climate efforts

World Environment Day, observed annually on 5 June and held this year under the theme “Now For Climate,” highlights that environmental protection is a strategic necessity closely linked to the future of development, quality of life and the preservation of natural resources for future generations.

In this context, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continues to strengthen its role in supporting local and global efforts to protect the environment through an integrated portfolio of projects and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, enhance resource efficiency and accelerate the transition towards clean energy and a green economy, in line with the vision of the wise leadership and the UAE’s climate action efforts.

“World Environment Day is an opportunity to renew our collective commitment to protect the environment and enhance the sustainability of natural resources, based on our shared responsibility towards the planet we live on. At DEWA, we believe that our role extends beyond providing electricity and water services to leading the transition towards a more sustainable future through innovation and the adoption of the latest clean solutions and technologies.

Guided by the vision and directives of our wise leadership, we apply an integrated approach that places sustainability at the core of all our plans, projects and initiatives through investing in pioneering projects in clean and renewable energy, improving resource efficiency and developing innovative solutions that support the achievement of net zero,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.

“The environment and natural resources are a trust placed in all our hands, and every step we take towards expanding solar energy projects, developing smart grids, desalinating water using environmentally friendly technologies, accelerating the transition to a green economy, alongside initiatives that raise community awareness, is a true embodiment of our shared responsibility to build a more resilient, prosperous and sustainable future for us and for generations to come,” added Al Tayer.

DEWA implements pioneering projects and initiatives that reflect its strong commitment to embedding environmental sustainability within its organisational and operational model.

These efforts support the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 to provide 100% of the emirate’s energy production capacity from clean sources by 2050.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, implemented by DEWA, is the largest single-site solar park in the world based on the independent power producer model, with a planned production capacity exceeding 8,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter