Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has officially inaugurated the second cycle of the Cleantech Innovators exhibition at its Sustainability and Innovation Centre.
This event is part of ‘UAE Innovates 2025’, the 10th edition of the UAE's innovation month. The exhibition showcases cutting-edge solutions from local and international companies, focusing on sustainability and clean energy technologies.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, was briefed on the latest innovations presented by major global players including Huawei, Siemens Energy, JinkoSolar, and ABB Ltd. The technologies featured in the exhibition cover critical areas such as green hydrogen, AI, solar technology, and energy storage solutions, all contributing to global efforts in combating climate change and shaping a sustainable future.
Al Tayer also reviewed the innovations from the winners of the second cycle of the CleanTech Hackathon. The Hackathon received 160 applications from 25 countries and 20 universities, highlighting groundbreaking technologies aimed at improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of clean energy. Al Tayer commended these solutions for their potential to enhance renewable energy systems and drive integration into existing infrastructures.
The Sustainability and Innovation Centre has emerged as a global platform for energy sustainability, climate action, and knowledge exchange. It fosters international collaboration and promotes investment in the latest sustainable technologies, with a key focus on advancing Dubai’s and the UAE’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions.
Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President at DEWA, emphasized the importance of the centre’s initiatives in accelerating the transition to clean and renewable energy. As part of ‘UAE Innovates 2025’, the centre also hosted over 30 panel discussions as part of the CleanTech Connect programme.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
