4.26 billion dirhams were allocated for electricity and water networks in the "Exhibition"
DEWA: Providing the facilities of Expo 2020 Dubai with 464 megawatts of clean energy
The exhibition will be supplied with clean energy from the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
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Saeed Al Tayer: "(DEWA) supplied energy to (Expo) buildings through solar photovoltaic arrays."
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The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) stated that the Expo 2020 Dubai will be supplied with clean energy from the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Energy Complex, where the complex will provide the exhibition facilities with a capacity of 464 megawatts.
The authority explained to "Emirates Today" that it has allocated 4.26 billion dirhams to supply the upcoming international event with electricity and water, as well as supporting infrastructure projects for electricity and water networks at the exhibition, noting that it has received 29 requests so far to connect buildings and pavilions in the exhibition with solar energy systems and electrical grid connectivity. Affiliated with DEWA.
energy partner
In detail, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), said that the authority is working with various national authorities to implement the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to host the best copy. For the International Expo in Dubai.
He added that the authority allocated 4.26 billion dirhams to supply electricity and water to Expo 2020 Dubai, as the official sustainable energy partner for the upcoming exhibition, as well as supporting infrastructure projects for electricity and water networks at the exhibition using the latest smart systems, in addition to providing the international event with clean energy from the Mohammed Complex. Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Energy, where the complex will supply the exhibition facilities with clean energy with a capacity of 464 megawatts.
«Shams Dubai»
Al Tayer stated that DEWA had worked to supply the buildings of Expo Dubai with energy through the solar photovoltaic arrays that were installed at its site, as part of the "Shams Dubai" initiative, noting that the authority had received 29 requests to connect to solar energy systems and connect to the electrical grid. So far, DEWA has included the buildings affiliated with Expo 2020 Dubai and the pavilions participating in it, such as the UAE pavilion, the Singapore pavilion, the Polish pavilion, and others.
Innovation Center
Al Tayer stated that the Authority's Innovation Center, within the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, is working to support solar energy research, highlight the latest technologies related to solar and clean energy technology, and present its own achievements in the field of renewable energy and sustainability.
He explained that the establishment of an interactive innovation center equipped with the latest modern technologies for renewable and clean energy contributes to educating individuals about solar energy, creating special interactive presentations and educational trips for guests, in addition to supporting the development process of the sector in the region in general. Al Tayer added that the center is also working on refining and developing The capabilities of the next generation of innovators in the field of clean energy technologies, with a focus on developing and enhancing national talent. It is also an educational platform for hosting events, conferences, seminars and workshops.
Research Center
In addition, Al Tayer said that DEWA supports solar and clean energy research, through the Authority's Research and Development Center within the complex as well, and its work focuses on four main research areas, including the production of electricity from solar energy, other clean energy technologies, and grid integration. Smart, energy efficient, water.
And he indicated that the infrastructure of the Research and Development Center includes projects and programs consisting of internal laboratories to study and conduct tests for the reliability of solar panels, and external ones for field tests of solar energy technologies and new equipment, especially those related to studying the performance and reliability of solar photovoltaic panels and removing the effects of dust on these panels.
"WETEX"
In addition, as part of its policies in the clean energy sector, DEWA organizes the Dubai Solar Show annually, coinciding with the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition "WETEX", with the participation of a large number of international companies operating in the water, energy and environment sector.
He pointed out that the exhibition represents an opportunity to meet thousands of exhibitors and speakers from all over the world, in addition to organizing many seminars and lectures accompanying the exhibition, on the latest solutions in the field of solar energy and sustainability.
Power Panel Test
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), said that the Authority's Research and Development Center is the only research center in the UAE that focuses on renewable energy, smart grid technologies and energy efficiency, and includes the largest and most comprehensive facilities in the country, to test panels Photovoltaic solar energy and the issuance of conformity certificates.
He added that the center is conducting the longest continuous testing process for photovoltaic solar panels in the UAE, in desert climatic conditions.
• The Authority has received requests to connect buildings and pavilions in the exhibition with solar energy systems.
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