UAE- DEWA takes part in Power Gen International 2015 in USA

1/4/2016 7:40:30 AM

(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))

DUBAI 4th January 2016 (WAM) -- A delegation from the organising committee of Dubai Solar Show at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority DEWA has participated in Power Gen International 2015 the world's largest power generation event that took place recently in Las Vegas Nevada.

The visit promoted the Dubai Solar Show which will be the largest of its specialisation in the region held alongside the Water Energy Technology and Environment Exhibition WETEX 2016 under the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Deputy Ruler of Dubai Minister of Finance and President of DEWA from 4th to 6th October 2016 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre DICEC.

The participation included presentations about Dubai Solar Show and Dubai and the UAE's progress with solar energy. The delegation reviewed a number of pilot solar energy projects in Dubai particularly the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park its construction progress opportunities for investors important features of the Innovation Centre Research and Development Centre and the solar-testing facility.

"At DEWA we are keen to participate in various events related to our work with the aim of exchanging knowledge and expertise in the field of energy especially the clean and renewable energy that we focus on at DEWA. Events such as Power Gen International provide important opportunities to review Dubai's current and future projects including the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park the largest generator of solar energy in the world from a single location with a capacity to produce 5000 MW by 2030 and a total investment of AED 50 billion and the Hassyan clean coal plant. The first phase of the Hassyan project will generate 1200MW and will be operational by 2020" said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer MD and CEO of DEWA.

"By participating in global events we aim to learn from the experiences of others and develop the capabilities and skills of our employees enhance their communication with their counterparts around the world enable them to exchange knowledge and information and learn about the latest developments as well as the best global practices. The delegation at Power Gen International promoted the Dubai Solar Show and succeeded in attracting the attention of significant number of decision-makers who expressed their desire to participate in the exhibition next year" said Dr. Yousef Al Akraf Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources at DEWA.

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