DEWA's Groundbreaking Clean Energy Export Project in Hatta
Key Ideas
- DEWA's pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant in Hatta will start exporting clean energy to Dubai from April 2025, aligning with Dubai's clean energy goals.
- The plant has a production capacity of 250 MW and a storage capacity of 1,500 MWh, supporting the vision of sustainable development in the UAE.
- The project, with an investment of AED 1.421 billion, will diversify Dubai's energy mix with renewable sources, including green hydrogen production.
- The hydroelectric plant boasts an energy storage facility with a turnaround efficiency of 78.9%, contributing to the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050.
DEWA's MD & CEO, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, announced the upcoming clean energy export from the pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant in Hatta to Dubai starting in April 2025. The project, currently 96.82% complete, will use water stored in the Hatta Dam and an upper dam to generate electricity. With a capacity of 250 MW and a storage capacity of 1,500 MWh, the plant is a significant step towards achieving Dubai's clean energy goals. Al Tayer emphasized the alignment of the project with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to ensure sustainable development in the emirate. The hydroelectric plant will contribute to the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. It is part of DEWA's efforts to diversify energy production using renewables and clean sources, including technologies like solar power and green hydrogen. The project team, along with Al Tayer, inspected the progress of the plant and highlighted the completion of generator installations. The plant's design facilitates energy storage with a high efficiency of 78.9% by converting potential energy from stored water into electrical energy. This initiative showcases Dubai's commitment to transitioning to sustainable energy sources and reducing carbon emissions.
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