Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that the authority has achieved a significant milestone in enhancing the efficiency of electricity and water production by 43.61% in 2024 compared to 2006. This improvement has resulted in a cumulative reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 104 million tons between 2006 and 2024, equivalent to the planting of approximately 527 million trees to absorb these emissions.

Al Tayer highlighted that this enhanced efficiency has led to substantial financial savings for the authority.

In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, DEWA supports the proactive approach initiated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The authority is also implementing the Dubai Strategy to reduce carbon emissions, aiming for a 50% reduction by the end of 2030. DEWA’s initiatives reflect a commitment to strengthening Dubai’s global position in climate action by transforming challenges into opportunities and enhancing sustainable economic growth through improved electricity and water production efficiency.

DEWA’s globally recognized projects contribute to the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Carbon Neutrality Strategy 2050 for the Emirate of Dubai, with a goal of providing 100% of electricity production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050. The authority’s efforts support sustainable development and align with global ambitions to limit the increase in global temperatures to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

In remarks regarding continuous innovation and development, Nasser Lootah, Executive Vice President of Production (Energy and Water) at DEWA, emphasized the authority's commitment to enhancing the efficiency of electricity and water production.

He noted the importance of innovation and continuous development in production facilities and the adoption of the latest technologies across all plants and projects.

DEWA focuses on improving operational procedures and maintenance processes to further enhance efficiency.

The authority utilizes combined cycle technology for electricity and water production, where steam generators capitalize on waste heat from gas turbines to generate additional electricity and provide thermal energy for desalination processes.

Additionally, DEWA employs an innovative hybrid system in its water desalination plants, integrating various technologies including multi-stage flash distillation and reverse osmosis, which ensures the highest efficiency and lowest lifecycle costs of the plants.

Periodic upgrades to gas turbines, in collaboration with manufacturers, are conducted to enhance efficiency and consequently increase capacity and reliability.