05 October 2016

Dubai, UAE - DEWA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) withPhilips Lighting on the first day of the 18th Water Technology, Energy and Environment (WETEX 2016) as part of DEWA’s efforts to enhance innovation and support green development in Dubai. The MoU will provide a framework to enhance cooperation, and exchange skills and knowledge about the latest lighting systems and building-related services, in addition to reducing energy consumption. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and Paolo Cervini, President of Philips Lighting, Middle East and Turkey, signed the MoU on behalf of DEWA and Philips Lighting respectively.

DEWA works in adherence with the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to transform Dubai into a global hub for green economy and renewable energy. This supports our efforts to achieve the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050.

The strategy, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will shape the energy sector in Dubai over the next three decades and provides a practical solution for addressing the environmental challenges the world is facing. This is achieved by establishing a sustainable model for energy conservation, which supports economic growth, without damaging the environment or its natural resources. This will help to transform Dubai into the city with the lowest carbon footprint in the world by 2050. We also work adherence with Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030, launched by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. The strategy aims to reduce energy and water demand by 30% by 2030.

“This agreement held by DEWA with Phillips Lighting demonstrates our commitment to ensure environmental sustainability and strengthen the Emirate’s shift towards a green economy.  We are also involved in disseminating green practices to rationalise the consumption of electricity and water in Dubai to become part of people’s lifestyle. We are glad to cooperate with Philips Lighting, one of the leading organisations committed to instilling a culture of sustainability,” said Al Tayer.

“For a sustainable future we, as a society, need to address the issues related to climate change. The more we can collaborate with likeminded partners to develop and implement the latest innovations in technology, the more solutions we can find to our planet’s most pressing issues. In collaboration with DEWA, Philips’s innovations will support Dubai in its transformation towards a smart city that is sustainable, livable, and connected,” said Cervini.

“Lighting is one area where we know we can make a difference, and our work with DEWA across its Jebel Ali and Al Awir Power Plants has been a shining example of the gains to be made with energy efficient LED solutions for buildings, where a saving of 75% has been achieved. We look forward to unveiling further announcements and projects as we work towards our shared goals, particularly in the field of connected lighting,” added Cervini. 

This agreement comes at a time when DEWA has made strong strides in adopting latest renewable and clean energy systems, smart grids and spreading sustainability and smart city principles and concepts.

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For more information, please contact:
Ribal Dayekh or Noora Khoory                
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority        
+971 4 307 2006 or 515 1798                 
ribal.dayekh@dewa.gov.ae                     
noora.khoory@dewa.gov.ae                   

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