Dubai
Energy & Grid Management
Dubai’s energy transition beats 2020 target
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that the emirate's transition to clean energy, targeted at 7% for 2020, has been exceeded, with 9% of the regions 11,700MW electricity requirements powered by solar, and other renewables.
Digitalisation
DEWA joins blockchain-driven business transparency drive
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has joined the Dubai Unified Business Registry, an initiative by Dubai Economy to achieve inclusiveness and transparency in business activities in the emirate.
Electric Vehicles
DEWA maps EV charging stations across 14 digital channels
Electric vehicle owners charging via DEWA’s network can now easily access the location and status of chargers using 14 digital platforms.
Policy & Regulation
Masdar and EDF establish a new energy services company
Masdar and EDF to establish a joint venture company which will provide energy efficiency and distributed solar energy generation services.
Policy & Regulation
DEWA awarded ISO certification for greenhouse gas emissions reporting
DEWA has been awarded the ISO 14064-3:2006 certification in reporting of its greenhouse emissions.
Smart Grid
Utility’s smart grid station, an icon of 4th Industrial Revolution
DEWA has inaugurated its Smart Grid Station in Al Ruwayyah.
Smart Water
DEWA sets world record in reducing water losses
DEWA has set a new world record by reducing losses in its water networks to 6.6%
Smart Meters
DEWA to install 270,000 new smart meters
DEWA will install 270,000 new smart meters across Dubai under phase 3 of its ‘Smart Applications via Smart Grid and Meters’ smart initiative.
Policy & Regulation
DEWA expands grid capabilities with AED93 million in contracts
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has added an AED93 million ($25.3 million) investment to enhance its smart grid capabilities.
The investment funds the design,...
Policy & Regulation
DEWA HQ receives ISO 50001 in energy management systems
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received the ISO 50001 for its energy management system at its headquarters, in recognition of its efforts...
