DEWA reports 5.49% growth in power generation this year

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has achieved a notable 5.49% increase in power generation during the first three quarters of 2024, producing 45.14 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity.

This rise in power generation underscores the significant economic development and population growth in Dubai, alongside DEWA's unwavering commitment to meeting the growing energy demand in the emirate.

The impressive performance of DEWA is also reflected in the summer gross heat rate of 7,923 BTU/kWh, the best result in the authority's history.

This marks a major milestone in DEWA's journey toward operational excellence, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and efficiency in power production.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, emphasised the importance of the authority’s role in supporting Dubai's economic growth. "We are committed to keeping pace with the steady increase in demand for energy and water, alongside the growth in population and visitor numbers in Dubai. Our efforts are aligned with Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the size of the economy in the next decade, and the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision," Al Tayer said.

Al Tayer further added that DEWA’s strategic expansion of its infrastructure, including increasing the capacity of its transmission and distribution networks, ensures that the authority can support Dubai’s growth while maintaining high standards of service availability, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.

As of the third quarter of 2024, DEWA’s total installed generation capacity reached 16.779 gigawatts (GW). Notably, 17% of this capacity came from clean energy sources, reinforcing DEWA’s commitment to maintaining a sustainable energy mix.

The integration of clean energy into DEWA's power generation strategy is a key part of the authority’s plan to meet the growing demand for electricity while aligning with global sustainability goals.

DEWA's consistent efforts to innovate and expand its infrastructure are integral to Dubai's long-term growth. With continued investments in both traditional and renewable energy sources, DEWA plays a central role in powering Dubai’s economic success, as well as supporting its sustainability targets for the future.