UAE- Dewa awards RWE Power contract to conduct study

Date

3/5/2016 11:51:05 PM

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority or Dewa has awarded RWE Power International ME the contract to conduct a comprehensive study on the uses of all by-products from using clean coal at the Hassyan power plant.

RWE was awarded the contract to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of clean coal ash in cement and building materials industries based on local and international standards. The research will help the Dubai economy by providing better-quality products at lower prices.

"The move demonstrates Dewa's continuing efforts to help preserve the environment while securing diversified energy sources for the future in line with .. the fifth pillar of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 that focuses on creating an environmentally-friendly energy mix with 25 per cent coming from solar power seven per cent from nuclear energy seven per cent from clean coal and gas providing the remaining 61 per cent by 2030. The mix will increase the employment of clean energy to 75 per cent by 2050" Dewa managing director and chief executive officer Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer said in a statement.

"This study will help us to maximise the use of by-products from the power plant while maintaining international standards in end products. Dewa has always prioritised sustainable development to ensure the happiness of the current and future citizens and residents of Dubai. This is also shown by the increased prominence of solar power in the energy mix and the cooperation between Dewa and RWE" Al Tayer explained.

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