Dubai ensures sustainability of water production

DUBAI: Dubai adopts three pillars to ensure the sustainability of water production. These are based on using clean solar energy to desalinate seawater using the latest Reverse Osmosis (RO) technologies. Excess water is stored in aquifers and pumped back into the water network when needed. This integrated innovative model protects the environment and is a sustainable economic solution. It also emphasises Dubai’s ability to anticipate and shape the future.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) adopts a clear strategy to ensure that by 2030, 100% of desalinated water will be produced by a mix of clean energy that uses both renewable energy and waste heat. This will allow Dubai to exceed global targets for using clean energy to desalinate water. Increasing the operational efficiency in decoupling desalination from electricity production will save around Dhs13 billion and reduce 43 million tonnes of carbon emissions by 2030. In 1992, DEWA’S installed capacity was 65 Million Imperial Gallons Per Day (MIGD). Today, to keep pace with Dubai’s growing demand and prosperity, DEWA’S installed capacity is 470 MIGD. By 2030, Reverse Osmosis will help expand our production capacity to 305 million gallons of desalinated water per day, increasing desalinated water production capacity to 750 million gallons of desalinated water per day by 2030.

DEWA adopts a clear strategy to ensure that by 2030, 100% of desalinated water will be produced by a mix of clean energy that uses both renewable energy and waste heat by 2030. This will allow Dubai to exceed global targets for using clean energy to desalinate water.

“DEWA recognises the role of modern technologies in developing the energy and water sectors, and redefining the concept of utilities to achieve the vision and directives of the UAE’S wise leadership to keep pace with the latest developments and disruptive technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, while focusing on shaping the future and improving the skills of Emiratis. This achieves the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031, to develop an integrated system that employs AI in vital areas of the UAE,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.

“His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Dubai 10X initiative to mandate the Government of Dubai to become a global leader that is 10 years ahead of all other cities through government innovation and reshaping the way things have been done before.