A high-level delegation from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), led by MD & CEO HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, has visited the People’s Republic of China to strengthen cooperation with Chinese companies in renewable energy and explore opportunities in solar and storage technologies.
The visit aligns with Dubai’s efforts to accelerate the energy transition under the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, which aim for 100% clean energy in the emirate’s power mix by mid-century.
During the trip, the delegation engaged with major Chinese firms active in DEWA’s renewable energy projects, including those contributing to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park—the world’s largest single-site solar park developed under the independent power producer (IPP) model.
Currently, DEWA is tendering for Phase Seven of the solar park, which will integrate 2,000 MW of photovoltaic solar panels with 1,400 MW of battery energy storage capacity, providing up to six hours of storage. Once completed, it will be one of the world’s largest combined solar and storage projects.
Al Tayer highlighted that the visit reflects the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to position Dubai as a global hub for clean energy and green economy.
The delegation also toured facilities of leading Chinese energy and technology companies, including Huawei, BYD, Tesla’s BESS factory, Sungrow, and the CRRC Zhuzhou Institute, to review advancements in photovoltaic panels, energy storage, artificial intelligence, smart solutions, and Fourth Industrial Revolution applications.
The DEWA delegation included senior executives Waleed bin Salman, Hussain Lootah, Marwan bin Haidar, Dr Yousef Al Akraf, Mohammed Jamea, Ghanim Al Qassim, and other specialists in solar and clean energy.
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