DEWA Partners With Parkin To Boost EV Charging Infrastructure In Dubai

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Parkin, the supplier of paid public parking facilities in Dubai, to expand the number of EV "Green Charger" stations in several prime locations managed by Parkin. This initiative is part of DEWA's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and encourage the use of environmentally friendly electric vehicles (EVs).

The MoU was signed by Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA, and Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali, CEO of Parkin. The signing ceremony was attended by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, and Ahmed Bahrozyan, Chairman of Parkin.

Al Tayer emphasised the UAE's commitment to sustainability and green mobility, highlighting the nation's initiatives in fostering a sustainable economy. He underscored DEWA's EV Green Charger initiative, which aligns with national policies and strategies to promote electric vehicles and reduce carbon emissions.

He added that there are over 30,000 electric vehicles in Dubai by April 2024. The number of participants in the EV Green Charger programme has surpassed 15,000 by March 2024. This highlights Dubai's success in promoting sustainable transport and indicates further growth potential.

Ahmed Bahrozyan highlighted the pivotal collaboration between DEWA and Parkin as a crucial stride in Dubai's EV journey. He stressed their commitment to supporting Dubai's Green Mobility Strategy 2030 and Dubai Economic Agenda D33. The focus is on developing world-class EV charging infrastructure with exceptional customer service.

"Operating over 197k parking spaces in Dubai, the Company's market-leading position, operational excellence, and innovative technology will enable us to drive EV infrastructure growth while also offering environmental and decarbonisation benefits," Bahrozyan added.

Green Charger Initiative

From 2015 until the end of March 2024, DEWA has provided approximately 26,000 MWh of electricity for charging EVs in Dubai through the EV Green Charger initiative. This has powered a cumulative electric vehicle distance of approximately 130 million kilometres.

With inputs from WAM