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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recently welcomed a prestigious delegation from Shanghai Electric, led by Wu Lei, Chairman of Shanghai Electric. The meeting aimed to bolster cooperation and propel clean and renewable energy initiatives forward. It underscored international interest in DEWA’s clean energy projects and initiatives, showcasing a mutual commitment to forging strategic partnerships for innovation and advancement in the clean energy sector.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, kicked off the meeting by extending a warm welcome to the visiting delegation, stressing the significance of fortifying collaborative ties with Shanghai Electric Group. DEWA has established strategic partnerships with prominent Chinese companies specializing in renewable and clean energy, as well as digital transformation.
Al Tayer and Wu Lei engaged in productive discussions to explore avenues for cooperation and knowledge exchange across various clean energy domains, including generation, distribution, and sustainability. Al Tayer underscored the imperative of leveraging technological advancements and best practices to address emerging challenges in the global energy landscape. He also highlighted the pivotal role of international cooperation in driving the transition towards a more sustainable future.
DEWA’s unwavering commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions and its relentless pursuit of excellence in delivering highly reliable and efficient services according to the best international standards were reiterated by Al Tayer.
Wu Lei lauded DEWA’s remarkable achievements and pioneering efforts in renewable energy and sustainability. He expressed Shanghai Electric’s keen interest in identifying areas of fruitful collaboration with DEWA and leveraging shared experiences to drive innovation and contribute to the global energy sector’s transition.
Notably, a consortium comprising Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, The Silk Road Fund, and China’s Shanghai Electric, serving as the main contractor, successfully completed the fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. In December 2023, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the fourth phase during the UN Climate Change conference (COP28) hosted by the UAE in Dubai. This groundbreaking project, built at an investment of AED15.78 billion, stands as the world’s largest single-site concentrated solar power (CSP) project employing the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. Combining CSP and photovoltaic solar technologies, the 950MW fourth phase marks a significant milestone in advancing renewable energy endeavors on a global scale. |
