Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) generated 45.14 terawatt hours (TWh) of power during the first three quarters of 2024, marking a 5.49% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This growth reflects the continued development and economic expansion of Dubai, with DEWA playing a key role in meeting the rising demand for energy.
The summer gross heat rate of 7,923 BTU/kWh achieved by DEWA represents its best performance to date, showcasing the utility’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainability.
“We are committed to keeping pace with the steady increase in demand for energy and water, as well as the growth in population and visitors to Dubai,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA. “Our efforts support the strong economic performance of the Emirate, aligning with Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33 and the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision. We continuously develop our infrastructure and increase the capacity of our transmission and distribution networks to meet the expanding demands of the city.”
As of Q3 2024, DEWA’s installed generation capacity reached 16.779 gigawatts (GW), with clean power accounting for 17% of the total installed capacity. The authority remains focused on maintaining a sustainable energy mix to meet the growing demand for power in Dubai.
DEWA’s performance has outpaced many major European and American utilities in several key metrics. In 2023, the company set a world record for electricity Customer Minutes Lost (CML) per year, with Dubai recording just 1.06 minutes per customer, far outperforming leading utility companies in the European Union, which reported around 15 minutes.
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