Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is strengthening collaboration with several Chinese companies in the field of clean energy through a high-level visit to the People’s Republic of China. The delegation is led by His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, where discussions focused on enhancing strategic partnerships in the renewable energy sector and exchanging global best practices. These initiatives are a crucial part of Dubai’s efforts to achieve its ambitious clean energy goals.
Official Visit to Strengthen Relations
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer headed a delegation from DEWA on a visit to China, where they discussed enhancing cooperation and strategic partnerships with major Chinese companies. The focus was particularly on the renewable energy sector, which is central to Dubai’s clean energy strategies. Al Tayer emphasized the importance of exchanging expertise and best practices in solar energy technologies and energy storage.
Innovative Future Projects
According to a press release issued today, DEWA is in the bidding phase for the implementation of the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which will provide a capacity of up to 2,000 megawatts using photovoltaic solar panels. This phase will also include a battery energy storage system with a capacity of 1,400 megawatts, making it one of the largest projects in the world that combines solar energy with energy storage.
Multiple Strategic Partnerships
Several senior engineers from DEWA, including Engineer Walid Bin Salman and Engineer Hussein Lootah, joined the delegation as they sought to engage with companies such as Huawei, BYD, and Tesla. These visits reinforce DEWA’s vision to enhance collaboration with Chinese companies in the clean energy sector, enabling the application of the latest innovations and modern technologies to maintain a sustainable environment.
Bright Prospects for the Future of Clean Energy
Al Tayer noted the role of these partnerships in driving the success of clean energy projects. DEWA is working with several distinguished Chinese companies in this field, reflecting Dubai’s commitment to achieving its ambitious goals in sustainable energy. Through joint cooperation and leveraging modern technology, DEWA aims to improve in alignment with the vision of wise leadership in developing and advancing renewable energy resources.