DEWA’s IWPP Model Attracts Over AED 47.4 Billion In Investments Over 12 Years

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that it has attracted more than AED 47.4 billion in cumulative project investments over the past 12 years through its Independent Water and Power Producer (IWPP) model. The milestone highlights the success of DEWA’s long-term strategy to deliver major energy and water infrastructure projects in collaboration with the private sector.

The IWPP model has become a key pillar of DEWA’s approach to expanding Dubai’s energy and water capacity while encouraging private sector participation. By partnering with investors and developers, the utility has been able to mobilize significant capital for strategic infrastructure projects, supporting the emirate’s growing demand for reliable and sustainable utility services.

According to DEWA, the IWPP model has been continuously refined and strengthened since its introduction. The framework is designed to promote efficient project execution, attract competitive investment, and ensure the delivery of high-quality energy and water projects through public-private partnerships.

The effectiveness of the model has also received international recognition. DEWA’s IWPP framework was awarded a seven-star rating at the International Best Practice Competition, acknowledging it as a global benchmark for implementing energy and water projects through successful public-private partnership models. The recognition reflects the authority’s commitment to adopting international best practices and maintaining high standards in project development and governance.

Over the years, the IWPP model has played an important role in supporting Dubai’s infrastructure expansion while enhancing investor confidence in the region’s utility sector. The achievement of attracting more than AED 47.4 billion in investments demonstrates the model’s effectiveness in facilitating large-scale projects and reinforcing DEWA’s position as a leading utility committed to innovation, sustainability, and long-term collaboration with the private sector.