By ; Mohamed Shawky – Nelly All
The researchers working at the Research & Development (R&D) Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park have published 40 papers in international scientific conferences and journals. The papers have enriched the scientific community with specialised studies in different areas of solar and clean energy. The papers have received international recognition for their role in providing radical solutions to energy challenges around the world.
The R&D Centre is the only centre in the UAE that focuses on renewable energy, smart grid technologies, and energy and water efficiency. The centre includes 40 researchers including 20 PhD holders and master’s degree holders comprising 54% of the team.
“The labs at the R&D Centre apply the best international practices in R&D. DEWA is also using 3D-printing and additive manufacturing as innovative solutions for producing spare parts for its generation, transmission, and distribution divisions, and to support the digitisation of its inventory. This reduces procurement time and costs, prolongs equipment life, and promotes innovation,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
“Using modern and advanced technologies in the energy and water sectors has become a necessity to enhance availability, efficiency and reliability. DEWA’s strategy to use the latest disruptive technologies and keep pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution has resulted in establishing its position as one of the best utilities in the world,” said Al Tayer.
“DEWA attaches great importance to innovation and R&D. It aligns its strategies with the national plans and strategies, including the UAE Centennial 2071, a long-term government plan to prepare the UAE and young Emiratis for the future; the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, to position the UAE as a global leader in AI by 2031; the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 to diversify the energy mix and provide 75% of Dubai's total power output from clean sources by 2050; and the Dubai 10X Initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The Dubai 10X initiative mandates the Government of Dubai to be a global leader that is 10 years ahead of all other cities through government innovation and reformulation of traditional work mechanisms,” said Al Tayer.
