UAE
Water
Water security from desalination: A story of technology innovation
While not all water desalination plants produce at the same efficiency levels, there are some incredibly positive examples of new technology.
Solar
Dual launch: Innovation centre and 3rd phase of Dubai solar park
DEWA's Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park uses other innovative technologies including cleaning robots for the photovoltaic panels to increase the plant’s efficiency.
Business and markets
DEWA introduces risk management standard for utilities
DEWA worked with the British Standards Institution to develop the AS 60518:2020 standard, an enterprise risk and resilience management standard for utilities.
Generation
UAE successfully launches Unit 1 of Barakah nuclear energy plant
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation announced that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company has successfully launched Unit 1 of the Barakah nuclear energy plant.
Water
Desalination plant achieves financial closure in UAE
A consortium along with the Federal Electricity & Water Authority, have achieved the financial closure for the 150 MIGD Umm Al Quwain Independent Water Project (IWP) in the UAE.
Business and markets
DEWA tops World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 report
DEWA achieved 100% in all of the Getting Electricity indicators in the World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 report.
Renewable energy
IRENA Director-General to work tirelessly for energy transition
The new IRENA Director-General has pledged to work tirelessly with all stakeholders to support the transition to a sustainable energy future.
Renewable energy
Renewable energy can create 220,000 new jobs in GCC countries
Renewable energy is the most competitive form of power generation in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, according to a new report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency.
Business and markets
International nuclear aspirations for KEPCO intact
KEPCO's business model centres on providing electricity in the domestic market and its overseas business has been an additional source of profit.
Press Releases
China’s Silk Road Fund to acquire 24.01% equity interest in DEWA...
ACWA Power has announced that China’s Silk Road Fund will acquire a 24.01% equity interest in the 700MW DEWA Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in...
