DEWA's R&D Centre Releases 71 New Research Papers, Paving the Path for Innovation

Post by : Mina Rahman

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Managing Director and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has revealed the latest Transactions Report from the DEWA Research and Development (R&D) Centre. This report highlights remarkable achievements, including the publication of 71 new research papers indexed in Scopus, which contributes to a total of 346 papers shared at international conferences and peer-reviewed academic journals.

The research papers cover various advanced fields such as solar energy solutions, smart grid technologies, innovations of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, advanced materials, and energy systems. Additionally, the R&D Centre has achieved a notable innovation milestone with 64 patents filed, among which 18 have been granted while the remaining applications are currently under review. The team, consisting of 44 experts, includes nine Ph.D. holders and nineteen professionals with Master's degrees.

Al Tayer stressed the importance of DEWA’s R&D Centre in establishing Dubai as a global hub for scientific excellence and a knowledge-driven economy. He stated, “Our objective is to attract leading researchers from around the world and utilize scientific advancements to sustainably improve water and energy management.” He further noted that the centre's endeavors enhance DEWA's operational efficacy and bolster Dubai's leadership role in the global energy transition.

Waleed bin Salman, the Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA, underscored the significance of partnerships, mentioning collaborations with esteemed institutions such as the Fraunhofer Society, Stanford University, and the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology. These alliances help fortify DEWA’s innovation ecosystem and augment its research capabilities.

The latest report features essential topics such as improving the durability of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in harsh desert conditions, developing the next generation of PV cells, utilizing deep learning for energy consumption analysis, and evaluating HVAC energy standards throughout the GCC. Innovations include enhancing grid demand flexibility, fault detection through microphase measurement units, automated underground utility mapping using robotics and sensors, advancements in 3D printing technology, innovations in vanadium redox flow batteries, and the proprietary GENOS energy optimization system designed to improve renewable energy resilience.

These accomplishments illustrate DEWA's R&D Centre's commitment to fostering technological innovation that aligns with Dubai's sustainable development goals and accelerates the global adoption of renewable energy.