DEWA awards winners of 2nd cycle of Cleantech Hackathon
The 2nd cycle of the Cleantech Hackathon, launched by the Innovation Centre of DEWA, atracted over 160 candidates from 25 nationalities and 20 universities worldwide
The 2nd cycle of the Cleantech Hackathon, launched by the Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), atracted over 160 candidates from 25 nationalities and 20 universities worldwide.
The candidates aimed to create positive change and accelerate the energy transition. The Hackathon enjoyed significant competition from 50 participating innovators, university students and specialists in sustainable innovations in energy, digital transformation, elevating the efficiency and reliability of clean and renewable energy, and integrating clean and renewable energy sources with other energy systems. Participants were evaluated on their innovation and social, economic, and environmental impact. The Hackathon concluded its activities by awarding three winners with valuable monetary prizes.
“We support the wise leadership’s vision to empower and encourage the youth and provide them with the necessary tools to become the pillars to build a brighter future. This supports the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 to provide 100% of Dubai’s total power production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050. We are keen to include the youth in sustainable development and encourage them to develop innovative solutions to combat the effects of climate change. This consolidates the position of the UAE and Dubai as an innovation hub and an incubator for innovators,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
“Through the Innovation Centre, DEWA aims to raise awareness on sustainability, hone national capabilities, and enhance business competitiveness in this promising sector,” said Waleed Bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA.
Structured around three main tracks, the competition focused on optimising the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of clean energy sources, ensuring the reliability and stability of renewable energy, and integrating renewable energy seamlessly into existing systems. These tracks contribute to maximising efficiency, overcoming intermittency challenges, and innovatively addressing energy storage, distribution, and smart grid technologies. Separately, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has won six awards at the Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP) Awards 2024 including the Elite Award and the Best People-of-determination-friendly Government Entity award. In the Dubai Excellence Medals categories, DEWA’S employees won the Dubai Medal for Innovative Employee, Dubai Medal for Specialised Employee, Dubai Medal for Young Employee, and special recognition for the Unknown Soldier.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, praised the winners’ efforts and encouraged them to continue their journey of excellence, seting an example for their colleagues to contribute towards DEWA’S vision to be a globally leading sustainable innovative corporation commited to achieving net-zero by 2050.
Al Tayer emphasised that the Dubai Government Excellence Programme Awards has stimulated positive competition among government organisations and departments in Dubai. It encourages them to adopt sustainable excellence by institutionalising excellence within the framework of total quality management and sustainable excellence standards.
This elevates the standards of government work to the highest international standards and achieves the happiness of customers and society as a whole.
“DEWA has won six awards in the DGEP 2024 and maintained its position in the Elite category. This is the culmination of our efforts to uphold the vision and directives of the wise leadership. To us, excellence is a daily work programme that is implemented according to specific strategies and plans to develop work mechanisms and provide quality services that achieve the happiness of our customers and stakeholders and exceed their expectations. I commend our employees for their efforts and dedication to achieving the highest levels of excellence. In line with the directives of our wise leadership, we will continue the journey of excellence and leadership to elevate government services to the highest international standards,” added Al Tayer.