The industrial sector realised savings of 131 GWh of electricity (13%) and 200 million gallons of water (29%). (Image source: Adobe Stock)
DEWA's conservation programmes between 2012 and 2021 has achieved cumulative savings among targeted customers of 2.2 TWh of electricity and 5.6 million imperial gallons of water
As part of the 2014-2035 smart grid strategy, DEWA replaced existing electricity and water meters with smart meters between 2015 and 2020. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) has invested US$1.9bn on implementing its updated smart grid strategy for 2021-2035
The role of hydrogen in the future of the utilities sector will play an important role at the World Utilities Congress. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
As the utilities sector goes through the energy transition, the increasing use of zero-carbon fuels such as green hydrogen is likely to be a significant factor in the quest to decarbonise
Dubai also launched the Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 to provide 100% of Dubai?s total power capacity from clean energy sources by 2050. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The UAE has launched its strategic initiative for net-zero emissions by 2050, to become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to undertake such a strategic initiative
AMEA Power was awarded two solar sites, located respectively in Taroudant. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) and the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development have announced that AMEA Power has been awarded two solar power plant projects of 36MW each, following an international tender
The solar projects were part of a large international tender launched by Masen and the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development in February 2021 for the construction of the first phase of the Noor PV II program, a multi-site solar energy program with a total capacity of 330MW. Such programme intends to supply green and competitive electricity to large industrial companies established in Morocco under the 13-09 legal framework.
AMEA Power was awarded two solar sites, located respectively in Taroudant, in the Souss-Massa region and in El Hajeb, in the F?s-Mekn?s region.
Following the announcement, Hussain Al Nowais chairman of AMEA Power, said, ?Being awarded a total capacity of 72MW in Morocco is another great milestone for AMEA Power. Morocco is a significant market for us, as it has established itself as a regional leader in clean energy pushing forward large-scale renewable energy projects. The Noor PV II program supports Morocco?s target to increase its renewables share to 52% by 2030, and we look forward to supporting the country in achieving its objective and diversifying its energy mix.?
