Dewa Transactions Report: Fifth Edition Highlights Papers And Patents From Dewa Rnd Centre

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s Research and Development Centre has released its fifth Transactions Report, documenting Scopus-indexed research presented globally and in journals, and confirming that the total number of published studies has now reached 346 across a wide range of energy and technology fields.

The new report adds 71 research papers to earlier outputs, reflecting work in solar power, energy systems, smart grids, advanced materials and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. The centre also reports progress in patents and staffing, with specialised teams supporting research linked to Dubai’s long-term energy goals.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, said, "The total number of research papers published by the Centre in international peer-reviewed scientific conferences and journals has risen to 346 papers, after the report added 71 new research papers. The research covered diverse fields including solar energy, energy systems, smart grids, Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies and advanced materials. The Centre also achieved a milestone in innovation by registering 64 patents, of which 18 have been granted, while the remaining applications are currently under review. Supporting these research efforts is a team of 44 employees, including 9 Ph.D. holders and 19 Master’s degree holders," Al Tayer said.

Key indicators from the DEWA R&D Centre show steady growth in scientific output and intellectual property, with a compact team driving activities in Dubai. The figures underline a focus on both academic contribution and practical innovation relevant to power and water services.

Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA, highlighted the role of cooperation, saying, "The research papers published by the centre reflect DEWA’s commitment to innovation and to strengthening collaboration with leading international institutions, including the Fraunhofer Society, Stanford University and the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM), in addition to researchers from various divisions at DEWA."

These partnerships support work on topics that matter for utilities in hot, arid regions, such as improving solar performance in desert weather and ensuring grid stability. Collaboration also extends to digital technologies, where artificial intelligence and advanced sensing are used for smarter network management.

DEWA R&D Centre research papers and technical focus areas

The fifth Transactions Report lists studies on strengthening solar photovoltaic modules in harsh desert environments and on designing next-generation PV cells. Other work assesses grid demand flexibility and compares heating, ventilation and air conditioning performance standards across GCC countries, highlighting regional differences in energy efficiency requirements.

Additional research explores deep learning-based non-intrusive load monitoring using convolutional neural networks and examines microphase measurement units for early fault detection in distribution networks, using real-time hardware-in-the-loop testing. The report also reviews automated mapping of underground utilities with robotic systems and sensors.

Further topics include advances in 3D printing applications and investigations into vanadium redox flow batteries for energy storage. The Generalizable Energy Optimization System GENOS, developed by DEWA, is presented as a model designed to strengthen renewable energy resilience within integrated power systems.

Al Tayer said, "We are working to make Dubai a global destination for the best scientists and researchers in the region and the world, and to strengthen the emirate’s position as a global hub for a knowledge economy. The R&D Centre plays a vital role in strengthening our global leadership by harnessing scientific research to drive significant advancements, promote the sustainable management of water and energy resources, and deliver innovative solutions and technologies that elevate DEWA’s operational excellence and service quality. This enhances our efforts to exceed stakeholder expectations, support Dubai's energy systems, and accelerate the global energy transition," Al Tayer added.

With inputs from WAM