Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), led a high-level delegation to China to explore enhanced cooperation with leading companies in renewable energy. The visit focused on strengthening partnerships in solar power, storage solutions, and innovative technologies that support Dubai’s clean energy strategy.
The discussions highlighted the exchange of global best practices in solar generation and storage, which are crucial for advancing Dubai’s sustainability goals. DEWA is currently in the tendering phase for the seventh stage of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This phase includes 2,000 megawatts of photovoltaic panels and 1,400 megawatts of battery energy storage with six hours of capacity. Implemented under the Independent Power Producer model, it will rank among the largest global projects to integrate solar energy with large-scale storage.
Expanding Clean Energy Collaboration
The delegation included senior executives such as Waleed bin Salman, Hussain Lootah, Marwan bin Haidar, Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, Mohammed Jamea, and Ghanim Al Qassim, alongside other engineers. Their participation reflected DEWA’s commitment to developing partnerships across critical energy sectors.
Al Tayer emphasised that several major Chinese companies already contribute to DEWA’s initiatives, particularly within the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. As the world’s largest single-site solar park under the IPP model, it showcases Dubai’s leadership in renewable energy innovation.
Learning from Global Leaders
The delegation visited Huawei, BYD, Tesla’s battery storage factory, Sungrow, and the CRRC Zhuzhou Institute. These visits provided insights into best practices in solar technology, energy storage systems, artificial intelligence, and Fourth Industrial Revolution applications. Such knowledge exchange further supports DEWA’s mission to adopt advanced solutions and strengthen Dubai’s clean energy infrastructure.
