Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer has held discussions with an Italian parliamentary delegation led by Jacopo Morrone, President of the Italian Parliamentary Bicameral Ecomafia Commission on Climate and Environment, to explore opportunities for strengthening cooperation in renewable energy, sustainability and advanced technologies.
During the meeting, Al Tayer highlighted the long-standing bilateral relations between the UAE and Italy and reaffirmed DEWA’s commitment to working closely with Italian companies and international partners. He emphasised the importance of knowledge exchange, innovation, and the adoption of best practices and advanced technologies to accelerate the transition to clean energy and address climate change challenges.
The discussions focused on global strategies for advancing clean energy adoption, policy frameworks supporting sustainable development, and potential areas of collaboration in sustainability, renewable energy, and innovation. Both sides explored initiatives aligned with the climate and sustainability objectives of the UAE and Italy, particularly in the deployment of renewable and clean energy technologies.
Al Tayer outlined DEWA’s strategic initiatives supporting Dubai’s sustainability vision, aligned with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. These strategies aim to generate 100% of Dubai’s energy capacity from clean sources by 2050. He also highlighted DEWA’s integration of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, including artificial intelligence, across its operations, enabled by strategic investments in advanced digital infrastructure.
He briefed the delegation on key projects, including the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which currently has a capacity of 3,860 MW and contributes 21.5% to Dubai’s total energy mix. By 2030, the solar park’s capacity is expected to exceed 8,000 MW, surpassing the original target of 5,000 MW, and raising the share of clean energy to 36.1%. This expansion is projected to reduce annual carbon emissions by over 8.5 million tonnes. The delegation was also informed about the park’s advanced photovoltaic and concentrated solar power technologies.
Al Tayer also underscored DEWA’s global leadership, noting that the utility ranks first worldwide in 13 key performance indicators, including the lowest electricity customer minutes lost, minimal transmission and distribution losses, high customer satisfaction, and strong organisational readiness to meet future challenges.
Additionally, the delegation was briefed on DEWA’s upcoming headquarters, Al Shera’a, set to become the world’s tallest, largest, and smartest net-positive energy government building. Designed to achieve LEED Platinum and WELL Gold certifications, the building will incorporate advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics.
Other flagship projects highlighted included the 250 MW Hatta hydroelectric power plant, the first of its kind in the GCC, and the region’s first green hydrogen project, reinforcing DEWA’s commitment to innovation and clean energy leadership.
The meeting was attended by senior DEWA officials, including Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence; Marwan Bin Haidar, Executive Vice President of Innovation and the Future; and Dr Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources.
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