HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), led a high-level delegation to China this week to explore strategic partnerships and advance Dubai’s renewable energy ambitions.
The visit focused on knowledge exchange in solar energy and battery storage technologies, supporting the emirate’s clean energy goals.
The delegation reviewed global best practices and cutting-edge technologies at key Chinese companies, including Huawei, BYD, Tesla, Sungrow, and CRRC Zhuzhou Institute. The visits covered photovoltaic solar panels, large-scale battery systems, artificial intelligence applications, smart solutions, and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.
Al Tayer highlighted that the visit aligns with the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to accelerate Dubai’s energy transition and strengthen its position as a global hub for clean energy and the green economy. DEWA aims to meet the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, which target 100% clean power generation by 2050.
DEWA is currently tendering the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The project will feature 2,000MW of photovoltaic solar panels and a 1,400MW battery storage system capable of six hours of storage, making it one of the world’s largest integrated solar and storage projects under the independent power producer model.
Al Tayer noted that DEWA collaborates with several leading Chinese companies across clean and renewable energy sectors, many of which are already contributing to Dubai’s solar projects. The delegation included top executives from DEWA’s business, innovation, transmission, and clean energy divisions, reflecting the authority’s commitment to fostering international partnerships and adopting global best practices.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
