DEWA’s CEO Saeed Mohamed Al Tayer and IRENA’s Director-General Adnan Z Amin
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has signed a MoU which will see accelarated developments of Solar Projects, improvement of educational institutions which will enable students and Professionals to build
the necessary skills to deliver electricity and water services based on
renewable resources and technologies.
IRENA’s Director-General, Adnan Z. Amin, and the
Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, H.E. Saeed Al Tayer, signed the
memorandum, which provides a regulatory framework for project
development and broad cooperation on accelerated renewable energy
deployment.
“This is an important step towards energy resource
diversification in the Emirate of Dubai, part of a remarkable trend that
calls for developing an appropriate, conducive framework for policy,
regulations and incentives,” Mr Amin said.
“This MoU aims to promote renewable energy
deployment, and support the development and implementation of the
required policies and regulatory frameworks,” said DEWA’s CEO Saeed Mohamed Al Tayer. “It
also aims to support our efforts to develop and implement suitable
policies and energy strategies for accelerating renewable energy
deployment and share best practices and expertise.”
“Achieving a green and sustainable future is a
responsibility for us all. That’s why DEWA is working relentlessly to
share best practices and expertise in the field of renewable energy,” he
added. “IRENA is one of the key strategic partners of DEWA in this
field.”
Dubai's Solar Plan:
Dubai’s energy plans call for 1 per cent solar in its energy portfolio
by 2020 and 5 per cent by 2030. DEWA has actively supported the
Emirate’s Integrated Energy Strategy 2030, developing the USD 3.27
Billion (AED 12 Billion) Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park,
launched at the beginning of this year with 1000 megawatt capacity, and
hosting the World Energy Forum in October.
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