The energy demands in Dubai increased by 6.3% during the first half of 2022 in comparison to the first half of 2021.
The increase in demand is due to the return to activities as well as economic recovery.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) currently provides electricity and water services to 3.514 million people in Dubai and daytime population of over 4.7 million, with the numbers expected to grow to 5.8 million and 7.8 million respectively by 2040.
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA said, “In line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to achieve sustainable and comprehensive development in Dubai, we continue to raise the production capacity of electricity and water according to the highest standards of availability, reliability, efficiency and quality, thanks to a sound governance system across all DEWA’s operations. This is to ensure that we keep pace with the growing demand for electricity and water as well as future needs of customers, developers and businesses while providing a convenient margin. DEWA’s growth plans align with Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan, Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and Dubai’s Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, which aims to provide 100% of Dubai’s energy production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050.”