Dubai's DEWA R&D Center Unveils 71 New Research Papers

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced the publication of the fifth Transactions Report from DEWA’s Research and Development (R&D) Centre. This report highlights the impressive progress made, with 71 new research papers now indexed in Scopus, elevating the total to 346 papers shared at international platforms and peer-reviewed journals.

These papers delve into pioneering areas, including advancements in solar energy technologies, smart grid integrations, innovations tied to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, high-tech materials, and evolving energy systems. Additionally, the R&D Center has reached a crucial landmark in patent development, having registered 64 patents; 18 of these have already been granted, while others are in the application process. The team at the center comprises 44 specialists, featuring nine Ph.D. holders and nineteen Master's degree professionals.

Al Tayer underlined the significance of DEWA’s R&D Centre in elevating Dubai into a global center for scientific excellence and a knowledge-centric economy. “We aim to attract leading researchers globally, leveraging scientific advancements to enhance sustainable management of water and energy,” he expressed. “The initiatives from the center are pivotal to enhancing DEWA’s operational efficiency and bolstering Dubai’s position in the global energy transition.”

Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA, reiterated the importance of collaboration, mentioning partnerships with renowned entities such as the Fraunhofer Society, Stanford University, and the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM). These alliances profoundly enhance DEWA’s innovation framework and research proficiencies.

Notable subjects covered in the recent report include boosting the durability of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in harsh desert environments, crafting next-generation PV cells, utilizing deep learning for effective energy monitoring, and evaluating HVAC energy standards across the GCC. Other significant advancements include flexible grid demand management, fault detection utilizing microphase measurement units (μPMUs), automated underground utility mapping with technology, progress in 3D printing, innovations in vanadium redox flow batteries, and DEWA’s proprietary GENOS energy optimization system aimed at enhancing renewable energy resilience.

With these accomplishments, DEWA’s R&D Centre is set to continue fostering technological innovation that propels Dubai’s sustainable development objectives and accelerates the global embrace of renewable energy.