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Dubai Electricity as well as Water Authority (DEWA) has actually obtained the awards for Best Roof-top Solar Project of the Year and Best Government Entity Effective Policy of the Year at this year's Middle East Solar Awards. The honors were given up acknowledgment of DEWA's Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park task and its recently-launched Shams Dubai effort. The awards recognise the accomplishments made by DEWA in the area's solar energy sector.

"We are happy to win these 2 honors from the Middle East Solar Awards 2015 for the Mohammed container Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park as well as the Shams Dubai initiative, which were both launched by DEWA. These wins show DEWA's commitment to strengthening Dubai's reputation in solar effort as well as sustainability and also boosting its location in the regionally as well as internationally. Shams Dubai motivates tenants and structure owners alike, to mount photovoltaic solar panels to generate electrical energy.

"Mohammed container Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is an accomplishment that will certainly put the UAE at the center of the countries producing eco-friendly and tidy energy. His Highness presented the second stage of the job, which is among the largest critical renewable energy tasks in the world, based upon the independent power manufacturer (IPP) model. The overall storage capacity of the solar park will get to 5,000 MW by 2030. DEWA has prospered in getting the most affordable rate worldwide, at USD 5.4 cents each kilowatt hr (kWh), this added to the rise of financial investments in eco-friendly as well as tidy power within Dubai, and also the region. Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has enhanced the target of power mix in Dubai from 1 % to 7 % by 2020 and also from 5 % to 25 % by 2030. The job comes in line with Dubai's for Plan 2021, to adhere to the Green Economy for Sustainable Development campaign, launched by His Highness to make the UAE one a pioneering country in the race towards sustainability, as well as a centre for export, and re-export of green items and also technologies.".

Al Tayer kept in mind the importance of Dubai organizing the Solar Decathlon Middle East, which has actually been decideded upon by the Supreme Council of Energy, DEWA and also the Department of Energy of the United States Government. The occasion is anticipated to see the engagement by universities from around the globe. Dubai will organize 2 successive variations of the competition, held for the very first time between East, occurring in 2018 and 2020, as well as coinciding with the World Expo 2020 in Dubai.

"The goal of this competition is to elevate as well as disperse awareness relating to setting concerns, in order to urge individuals to embrace a greener way of life, to develop a potential market for solar products in the area, as well as to give a system for local universities to develop solar energy options based upon the neighborhood environment. The competitors will likewise evaluate various customised strategies, as well as options according to the region's climate, to develop new items," ended Al Tayer.

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