Inspiring Visit to DEWA's Green Hydrogen Plant for Khalifa University Students
Key Ideas
- Khalifa University students and faculty visited DEWA's R&D Centre at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park to learn about the Green Hydrogen project.
- Students commended DEWA's efforts in clean energy and appreciated the opportunity to witness the practical application of their studies.
- The visit provided valuable insights for researchers like Mariam Alqubati, inspiring them to contribute meaningfully to the field of clean energy.
- DEWA's Green Hydrogen project is designed to facilitate future applications and testing platforms for various uses of hydrogen, including energy production and mobility.
The Research and Development (R&D) Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recently hosted 34 chemical engineering students and four faculty members from Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi. Led by Professor Lourdes Vega, the delegation visited the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park to learn about the Green Hydrogen project, a pioneering initiative in the Middle East and North Africa. This project has the capacity to produce 20 kilograms of green hydrogen per hour through water electrolysis powered by clean energy.
The students and faculty praised DEWA's clean energy efforts, particularly highlighting the Green Hydrogen project as a valuable opportunity to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Prof. Lourdes Vega expressed gratitude for DEWA's generosity in providing students exposure to the industrial world and advancing sustainable energy solutions in the UAE.
PhD candidate Mariam Alqubati shared how the visit enriched her perspective on applying nanomaterials to enhance hydrogen production, emphasizing DEWA's commitment to sustainable energy as motivating. The students, including Shamma Arif Alrashdi and Khalid Adam, found the experience inspiring and informative, connecting their studies to real-world applications.
The Green Hydrogen project at DEWA's R&D Centre is not only a demonstration of innovative technology but also a platform for future applications and testing in areas like energy production and mobility. Overall, the visit provided a valuable learning experience for the students and faculty, inspiring them to make meaningful contributions to the field of clean energy.