Dewa to light up 2,000 homes

dubai — The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) will supply 2,000 existing and new homes from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) project with 160,000 LED light bulbs and photovoltaic panels.

The move aims to reduce the demand for energy as well as the electricity costs, the plan follows the signing of a MoU between Dewa and MBRHE in 2015.

“We are honoured to work alongside the MBRHE and contribute to the Green Economy for Sustainable Development initiative, which was launched by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to achieve sustainable development in Dubai,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dewa.

“Installing LED light bulbs in 2,000 homes will greatly reduce energy demand.

Though these bulbs are initially more expensive than traditional light bulbs, they will save a large amount of money in the medium and long terms. We also plan to supply other homes within the MBRHE project with photovoltaic panels, as part of Dewa’s Shams Dubai initiative.”

Al Tayer explained that supplying the lights will help increase the uptake of renewable energy, thus encouraging sustainability.

Sami Abdullah Gargash, CEO of the MBRHE, commended Dewa’s efforts to support sustainable growth in Dubai, as well as efforts to enhance wellbeing of residents and visitors. —