Dubai Electricity Showcases Sustainability Projects to 15 Countries
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s Sustainability and Innovation Center welcomed a distinguished delegation of 30 leaders from 15 countries, including the United Arab Emirates, as part of a global program to prepare leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals. This program is conducted in collaboration with the National Committee for Sustainable Development Goals, the Government Knowledge Exchange Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, and the Sustainable Development Goals Academy. His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Managing Director and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, expressed pride in the authority’s contribution to empowering government leaders with the latest knowledge to tackle global sustainability challenges, enhancing its position as a global center for knowledge exchange in this field.
Sustainability Leadership Strategies
Al Tayer added: “In line with the directives of our wise leadership, and since the announcement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030 in 2015, the authority has taken proactive steps that reflect its awareness of the importance of achieving global well-being through the goals set by the United Nations.” He clarified that the authority is committed to supporting various local and global initiatives to achieve these goals, which include clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, and industry and innovation.
Outstanding Projects and Environmental Support
Officials from the Sustainability and Innovation Center presented the visiting delegation with a comprehensive overview of the authority’s key projects that significantly reduce carbon emissions and promote the transition to clean energy. Among these projects is the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, considered the largest single-site solar power complex in the world. Its production capacity is expected to exceed 8,000 megawatts by 2030, contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions by 8.5 million tons annually.
Investment in Solar Energy
Details were also provided about the “Green Hydrogen” project, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, where hydrogen is produced using solar energy. Additionally, the “Green Charger” initiative for electric vehicles was highlighted, which offers smart and flexible charging services through more than 1,500 charging points spread across Dubai.
These projects and the efforts of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority in the field of sustainability reflect its aspirations for a greener future, as the authority continuously strives to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The leading role played by the authority in this domain makes it a model to be emulated at both regional and international levels.