Focuses on “Solar Energy”, “Smart Grid Integration”, “Energy Efficiency” and “Water”

70% of Emiratis’ share of DEWA’s research and development center workers

Al Tayer received Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi.

From the source

Male and female citizens accounted for 70% of the workers at the Research and Development Center of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), which focuses on several areas, including: “solar energy”, “smart grid integration”, “energy efficiency”, and “water”. In addition to the applications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, including “3D printing and additive manufacturing.”

An official delegation

In detail, the Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and President of the World Green Economy Organization received at the Authority's Research and Development Center in the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, at the head of A high-level delegation from the ministry, which included the acting undersecretary, Sultan Abdullah Alwan, and a number of senior officials.

The two sides discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation to achieve the vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, to promote sustainability and innovation, the transition to a sustainable green economy, and the UAE’s leading position in addressing the challenges of the environment and climate change, by relying on clean and renewable energy technologies, especially solar energy, in order to achieve a balance between economic growth and the sustainability of environmental and natural resources for future generations.

The visit included a tour of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer and Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, in the various departments of the Research and Development Center, which contributes to the localization of knowledge and expertise, as the percentage of male and female researchers in the center is about 70%.

The center’s work areas include: “solar energy”, “smart grid integration”, “energy efficiency” and “water”, in addition to the applications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, including “3D printing and additive manufacturing” as one of the innovative solutions for the production of spare parts for the production and transportation sectors. and electricity distribution.

"Green Hydrogen"

The external testing facilities of the Research and Development Center in the complex include the “Green Hydrogen” project, which is the first project of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa to produce green hydrogen using solar energy. The station was designed and built to be able to accommodate future applications, and test platforms for various uses of hydrogen. , including mobility and industrial uses.

Al Tayer stressed that DEWA has a clear direction for the energy sector in accordance with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to provide 75% of energy production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050.

Al Tayer explained that "these efforts contributed to achieving a significant reduction in carbon emissions in Dubai, as net carbon dioxide emissions in the Emirate of Dubai decreased by 22% in 2019, two years before the target date in the Dubai Strategy to reduce carbon emissions 2021, to reduce carbon emissions in 2021. emissions by 16% by 2021.

Climate change

Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi said, “Facing the challenge of climate change, reducing its causes and adapting to its repercussions is a strategic priority for the UAE, and diversifying energy sources and increasing the share of renewable sources in the total local energy mix is ​​an essential pillar in climate action, as it promotes efforts to reach neutrality. Therefore, the Ministry is keen, within its efforts, to reduce the causes of this change, and to enhance the capabilities of all sectors to adapt to its repercussions on cooperation and partnership with all state governmental and private institutions active in this field, to integrate climate action, and the goal of achieving carbon neutrality in all future directions and strategies. .

Regional Climate Week 2022

The UAE will host the “Regional Climate Week 2022”, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, on the second and third of March 2022, during the activities of Expo 2020 Dubai.

The "Regional Climate Week 2022" will be organized for the countries of the Middle East and North Africa by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the World Green Economy Organization.

This qualitative event aims to enhance the momentum of climate action in the Middle East and North Africa region.

• Provide 75% of the energy production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050.

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