DEWA Green Hydrogen Project: Pioneering Sustainable Energy in Dubai
Key Ideas
- DEWA's Green Hydrogen project in Dubai has produced approximately 90 tonnes of green hydrogen since May 2021, showcasing a significant milestone in sustainable energy.
- The project, in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai and Siemens Energy, has already generated over 1 GWh of green energy, reducing around 450 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
- With innovative features like a 300-kilowatt hydrogen gas motor for night-time electricity production and a gas tank capable of storing 12 hours of solar-generated hydrogen, the project supports advancements in various sectors.
- Aligned with UAE's strategic goals, the project at Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park aims to position Dubai as a global leader in low-carbon hydrogen, contributing to the National Hydrogen Strategy and the goal of achieving 100% clean energy production by 2050.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable energy with its Green Hydrogen project, marking a pioneering initiative in the Middle East and North Africa. Since its launch in May 2021, the project has successfully produced approximately 90 tonnes of green hydrogen, leveraging solar energy for production. Collaborating with Expo 2020 Dubai and Siemens Energy, the project has already generated over 1 gigawatt hour of green energy, leading to the reduction of around 450 tonnes of CO2 emissions. With a production capacity of about 20 kilograms of hydrogen per hour, the project showcases innovative features like a gas tank capable of storing up to 12 hours of solar-generated hydrogen and a 300-kilowatt hydrogen gas motor for night-time electricity production. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, emphasized the project's alignment with the UAE's strategic objectives, aiming to position the country as a global leader in low-carbon hydrogen production. Operating at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the project plays a crucial role in Dubai's vision of achieving 100% clean energy production by 2050. By focusing on scalability and innovation, the project aims to capture 25% of the low-carbon hydrogen market and set a benchmark for cost-effective green hydrogen production and solar energy pricing.
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