Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, has officially inaugurated the “Sana” Solar Power Plant. This facility is notable for being the first solar power plant of its kind in Sharjah. The Sana Solar Power Plant is designed to generate enough electricity to power 13 780 homes. It is...
Saudi Arabia-based utility developer ACWA Power is making significant strides in Uzbekistan’s green energy market. Since its initial investment in 2020, which included a 1 500-MW plant in the historic Silk Road city of Bukhara, the company has committed over $15 billion towards various projects across the country. ACWA Power plans to invest an additional...
Researchers at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi have developed an innovative solar-powered device that generates both electricity and fresh water. This device integrates concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) cells with membrane distillation, forming part of a larger initiative to address global energy and water shortages. The hybrid design utilizes waste heat produced by the solar cells to...
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is participating in the fourth edition of the World Utilities Congress 2025 as a Supporting Sponsor. At this event, DEWA is highlighting its significant projects and achievements aimed at diversifying energy sources and supporting the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, which aims to meet 100% of the...
Experts at the Research and Development (R&D) Centre of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) have underscored the key applications of the Space-D programme, which was launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on January 12, 2021. Credit: SolarQuarter During...