DEWA’s R&D Centre Highlights Scientific Advances In Latest Transactions Report

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Research and Development (R&D) Centre has released its fourth Transactions Report. This report highlights the Scopus Indexed scientific and research papers presented at international conferences and journals in 2023.

The report includes 71 research papers, showing a 14.5% increase from the previous year. These articles cover various topics such as solar energy, water, energy efficiency, smart grid integration, Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, space technologies, and energy systems analysis.

Among the notable topics covered are 'Mission Profile Concept for PV Modules: Use Case - Middle East Deserts vs. Temperate European Climate' and 'Data-Driven Key Performance Indicators and Datasets for Building Energy Flexibility'. Other significant papers include 'Development of Flow Batteries Focusing on Flow Field Optimisation and Novel Methods for Estimating the Battery's Electrochemical Impedance' and 'A Comprehensive Lifecycle Assessment of the PV Reverse Osmosis Facility'.

DEWA has received numerous awards for the R&D centre's scientific contributions. Most notably, the centre received the Best Paper Award 2023 from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). This award was given for six papers presented at the first MENA Solar Conference organised by DEWA in November 2023.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, stated, "The R&D Centre supports DEWA's efforts to anticipate and shape a sustainable future, develop long-term proactive plans to keep pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and innovate disruptive technologies."

Innovative Applied Research

Al Tayer added that the centre's innovative applied research is crucial in maintaining DEWA's position as a global leader among utilities. It also provides added value to services by meeting high standards of availability, sustainability, quality, and reliability.

The R&D Centre's work is instrumental in supporting DEWA’s mission to lead in utility services globally. The focus on developing long-term strategies aligns with their goal to stay ahead in technological advancements.

DEWA’s continuous efforts in research contribute significantly to advancements in solar energy technologies. Their work ensures that they remain at the forefront of innovation within the utility sector.

The detailed research conducted by DEWA’s R&D Centre not only enhances their service offerings but also sets new benchmarks in sustainability practices worldwide.

With inputs from WAM