DEWA keeps environment healthy with zero-emission projects, says Saeed Al Tayer

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continues to develop clean energy infrastructure projects, according to Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, who said: "At DEWA, we draw inspiration for our efforts in protecting the environment and promoting sustainability from the directives of the wise leadership, which has made the United Arab Emirates a global model in climate action, sustainable development, and the preservation of natural resources for future generations".

He added: We are working to achieve the goals of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, by implementing qualitative projects that support Dubai's goal of providing 100% of the total energy production capacity from clean sources by 2050, based on the highest standards of efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is one of DEWA's most prominent initiatives in the field of clean energy, which is the largest single-site solar park in the world based on the Independent Power Producer model, Al Tayer affirmed.

The current production capacity of the park is 3,860 MW, and it is expected to exceed 8,000 MW by 2030, instead of 5,000 MW in the original plan, he added. Al Tayer explained that this expansion would raise the share of clean energy in Dubai's energy mix to 36%, compared to the original target of 25%.

The DEWA's initiatives also support the protection of terrestrial and marine habitats, and encourage community members to participate in sustainability efforts.

Among the prominent projects is the hydroelectric power plant using pumped-storage technology in Hatta, which is the first of its kind in the GCC region, with a production capacity of 250 MW, a storage capacity of up to 1,500 MWh, and a lifespan of up to 80 years. It also, he added, contributes to supporting the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy, enhancing energy storage capabilities, and supporting sustainable development in the region.

The DEWA's initiatives also support the protection of terrestrial and marine habitats, and encourage community members to participate in sustainability efforts. The authority also contributes to supporting national initiatives aimed at developing mangrove forests, preserving marine ecosystems, and reducing pollution.

During 2026, Al Tayer said, DEWA organised campaigns to plant mangrove trees and clean the beach in Jabal Ali Marine Sanctuary, with the participation of 254 volunteers who planted 700 mangrove trees and recorded 508 volunteer work hours.

During the period from 2023 to 2026, DEWA planted 14,650 mangrove trees in the sanctuary and beach cleaning campaigns collected 3,546 kilogrammes of waste, mostly plastic materials, with the participation of 2,154 volunteers, Al Tayer stated.