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Dubai, UAE, 18 December 2016: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Electrical energy and Water Authority (DEWA), has actually received HE Jos Eugenio Salarich, Ambassador of Spain to the UAE. Salarich led a delegation of the largest Spanish business. The delegation included Eric Robina, Economic and Commercial Consultant to the Spanish Consular office in the UAE. The visit improved connections and cooperation, and exchanged skills.

The Spanish delegation included Solana Cruz, Business Development Manager of the UAE and Oman at Ibanjua, Jess Sancho, Managing Director for the Middle East at Acciona, Marcus Gallego, Director of MENA Business Advancement at Acciona, David De Lara Chousa, International Business Growth at ELECNOR, Georgio Akiki, Energy Expert at SENR, and Adrian Lpez, Managing Director TSK Middle East. Waleed Salman, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Business Advancement at DEWA, likewise participated in. Al Tayer welcomed the Spanish ambassador, keeping in mind the strong connections between both parties that has actually proven successful in several areas. Al Tayer likewise kept in mind DEWA's commitment to working together with Spanish firms, to improve partnerships in the area of clean energy.

Al Tayer highlighted DEWA's essential development tasks and critical initiatives, in adherence with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Al Tayer also discussed the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is managed by DEWA and is just one of the largest single-site tactical renewable energy jobs worldwide, with a total investment worth AED 50 billion. The solar park is based on the independent power producer (IPP) model, with an organized overall ability of 1,000 megawatts (MW) by 2020 and 5,000 MW by 2030. Al Tayer kept in mind that the 13MW first phase ended up being functional in 2013. The 200MW second stage of the Solar Park will certainly be functional by 2017, based upon the Independent Power Manufacturer (IPP) version. Dubai has actually set a world document by acquiring the lowest cost worldwide, at USD 5.62 cents each kilowatt (kW). The Masdar-led consortium as picked prospective buyer for the 800MW 3rd stage of the solar park. The consortium bid the most affordable price of power. The 800MW third phase will be functional by 2020. The park will ultimately produce 5,000 MW by 2030, which will compose 25% of Dubai's overall power outcome. DEWA means to build the largest Concentrated Solar energy (CSP) project in the world, using the IPP design. DEWA has released a tender for top global CSP experts to submit their proposals for consultatory services for the 200MW first project of the CSP plant. It will be functional by April 2021. DEWA will certainly generate 1,000 MW using this technology by 2030 in the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park consists of a Creativity & Innovation Centre that will certainly be equipped with the most recent sustainable and tidy modern technologies to sharpen nationwide capabilities, enhance the competition of business, establish new renewable energy innovations, support the overall regional development of the industry, and raise social understanding concerning renewable and sustainable power.

The Research and Development Centre will conduct research studies for industrial and social demands, clinical research, web link scientists, academics and designers, and develop methods for innovative and effective ideas. It has two testing facilities, one for photovoltaic or pv solar screening and the other CSP. The centre is currently examining 30 modules of solar panels from global specialist suppliers to check the properties, analyse the results, and use them in r & d. It works together with international organisations on soiling and dust reduction on photovoltaic or pv equipment. The examinations are presently being done to establish a baseline for the development of specifications, tests, and criteria for photovoltaic tools. Al Tayer noted that DEWA has achieved a number of global achievements, surpassing major European and American business in various locations. As an example, losses in power transmission and distribution networks was decreased to 3.3%, as compared to 6-7% in Europe and the UNITED STATE. Water network losses reduced to 8.2%, compared with 15% in North America. DEWA's outcomes are among the best internationally for customer minutes lost per year. DEWA's numbers reached 3.87 minutes, as compared to 15 mins taped by leading energies in the European Union. The seeing delegation commended DEWA's efforts, and expressed passion in contributing in the direction of DEWA's continuous tasks in the fields of tidy power. The Spanish delegation additionally expressed interest in exchanging abilities, info, and methods, in efforts to accomplish the lasting growth of the Emirate.

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