DEWA Hosts Bangladeshi Ambassador, Showcasing Pioneering Clean Energy Initiatives

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) welcomed HE Mohammad Abu Jafar, Ambassador of Bangladesh to the UAE, during a meeting with HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA. Al Tayer showcased DEWA’s pioneering projects and initiatives, emphasizing the authority’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with diplomatic and consular missions in the UAE.

DEWA is actively contributing to the clean and renewable energy sector as part of Dubai’s efforts to expand clean energy projects, aligning with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. One key project in this pursuit is the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, aiming for a planned production capacity of 5,000MW by 2030, making it the largest single-site solar park globally based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model.

Al Tayer highlighted DEWA’s adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, digitalization, and world-class infrastructure to ensure reliability, efficiency, and availability. DEWA has set unprecedented global standards in the energy and water sectors, achieving top positions globally in over 10 key performance indicators. Notably, in 2023, DEWA recorded the world’s lowest electricity Customer Minutes Lost (CML) at 1.06 minutes and minimized losses in electricity transmission and distribution networks to 2.0%.

The ambassador of Bangladesh commended DEWA’s efforts in clean and renewable energy, acknowledging its expertise and global leadership in the sector. The meeting signifies the ongoing collaboration between DEWA and diplomatic missions to further sustainable initiatives and technological advancements in the energy landscape.