Dubai Water and Power Energy Storage Project

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that the pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant DEWA is developing in Hatta will gradually begin exporting clean energy to Dubai for the first time in April 2025. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched a pilot project to install and test a 1.2MW/7.2MWh Sodium Sulphur Battery Energy Storage System (NaS BESS), at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is the largest single-site solar park in the world.

What is Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)?

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is one of the leading organisations in adopting the latest and best technologies for storing clean energy, and several of its energy storage projects are among the largest regionally and globally.

How can Dubai diversify energy production from renewable and clean sources?

Diversifying energy production Al Tayer highlighted that the hydroelectric power plant in Hatta is part of DEWA’s efforts to diversify energy production from renewable and clean sources in Dubai. These include various technologies such as solar photovoltaic panels, concentrated solar power and the use of renewable energy to produce green hydrogen.

Why is energy storage important in Dubai?

“We follow the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to ensure energy security and sustainability. Energy storage is a vital aspect in ensuring energy sustainability and increasing the reliance on clean and renewable energy sources.

How is energy stored at Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park?

To store energy, clean power generated at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will be used to pump water back to the upper dam, converting electrical power into kinetic energy during the process. Diversifying energy production

What is the power capacity of Dewa solar park?

The project has a power capacity of 1.21 MW and an energy capacity of 8.61 MWh with a life span of up to 10 years. This is the second battery energy storage pilot project by DEWA at the solar park.

When will Dubai start getting electricity from water in Hatta?

Dubai: For the first time, Dubai will start getting electricity from water in Hatta from April this year, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced on Sunday.

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