Former President of the Seychelles Commends DEWAs Efforts to Increase Clean and Renewable Energy use

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Former President of the Seychelles Commends DEWAs Efforts to Increase Clean and Renewable Energy use

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 17 January 2017: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Electrical power and Water Authority (DEWA), obtained James Michel, Former President of the Republic of Seychelles, who visited DEWA's stand at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi. Michel applauded DEWA's efforts to increase making use of tidy and renewable energy.

Al Tayer welcomed Michel, highlighting the calculated connections in between the UAE and the Seychelles, which offer the typical rate of interests of the people of both countries.

Throughout the visit, Al Tayer highlighted the efforts of the UAE and Dubai in diversifying power sources, and DEWA's jobs that support the Dubai Clean Power Strategy 2050, which was released by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to diversify energy resources and enhance the share of clean energy in Dubai's power mix to 7% by 2020, 25% by 2030 and 75% by 2050. One of DEWA's major projects to achieve the technique is the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is the biggest single-site solar park on the planet. The solar park will create 5,000 MW by 2030 with a total financial investment of AED 50 billion. It will certainly minimize 6.5 million tonnes of carbon exhausts each year.

At its stand in WFES 2017, DEWA highlights its 3 smart initiatives that sustain the Smart Dubai campaign, to earn Dubai the most intelligent and happiest city worldwide. DEWA's efforts consist of connecting solar power to homes and buildings via the Shams Dubai campaign, smart applications through smart meters and grids, and building the framework and electric vehicle charging stations through the Green Charger initiative.

DEWA additionally highlights its efforts and tasks that sustain the Comprehensive Hatta Growth Strategy, which was introduced by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. DEWA's jobs consist of the first hydroelectric power station in the GCC. The power plant will certainly be completed within 5 years and will produce 250MW. Other projects consist of installing photovoltaic panels on roofs to create power from solar energy and mounting smart meters in buildings. These other projects will be finished by the end of 2018. DEWA will additionally set up electric vehicle charging stations in Hatta. These jobs will certainly provide around 2,500 work throughout and after the implantation phases.

DEWA's stand also provides the key jobs of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), which is under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Efforts. Together with DEWA, Suqia's R&D projects consist of reverse osmosis of sea water and a photovoltaic desalination plant, along with water filtration using solar modern technology. The stand highlights the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award. The campaign has alloted USD1 million to finding sustainable solutions in order to help address water lacks internationally.