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Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), reaffirmed the utility’s commitment to strengthening ties with diplomatic missions and expanding collaboration with Indian companies in the energy and water sectors.
His remarks came during a meeting with Dr Deepak Mittal, ambassador of India to the UAE, and Satish Sivan, Consul-General of India in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, according to a WAM report.
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Al Tayer highlighted DEWA’s flagship projects aligned with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, which aim to generate 100 per cent of Dubai’s energy from clean sources by 2050.
Clean energy vision in focus
He underscored the significance of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the world’s largest single-site solar park, noting that its current and upcoming phases offer substantial opportunities under the independent power producer model.
Al Tayer also spotlighted DEWA’s pilot Green Hydrogen project and plans to transform it into a future hub for technological collaboration and investment. He further referenced the landmark Hatta Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric Power Plant, alongside smart grid and digital transformation initiatives spearheaded by Digital DEWA.
The Indian diplomats praised DEWA’s forward-looking initiatives and the supportive environment extended to Indian businesses operating in Dubai, expressing appreciation for the growing cooperation between the two sides.
