DEWA Achieves 41.73% Increase In Electricity And Water Production Efficiency

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) achieved a remarkable milestone in enhancing electricity and water production efficiency, with a notable 41.73% increase in 2023 compared to 2006. This achievement translates to a significant reduction of 92.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions between 2006 and 2023, which is equivalent to planting approximately 484 million trees required to absorb this volume of CO2 emissions.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, emphasized the organization’s dedication to realizing the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. DEWA’s commitment is to establish Dubai as a global center for clean energy and a green economy. Al Tayer highlighted the importance of leveraging innovation and advanced technologies across all facilities and projects to enhance energy and water production efficiency continually.

Nasser Lootah, Executive Vice President of Generation (Power & Water) at DEWA, elaborated on the methodologies employed by DEWA for electricity and water production. DEWA utilizes co-generation technology, where Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) harness waste heat from gas turbines to generate additional electricity and provide thermal energy for water desalination. Additionally, DEWA implements an innovative hybrid system for water desalination, integrating technologies like Multi-Stage Flashing (MSF) and Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) to ensure optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

To further enhance efficiency, DEWA regularly develops operation and maintenance modes and collaborates with original equipment manufacturers to undertake gas turbine upgrades. These upgrades aim to improve efficiency, performance, and reliability, aligning with DEWA’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.