Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that it has received the "Innovative Power Technology of the Year - UAE" award for its Actual Load Profiles Simulator (ALPS) for the distribution network, and the "Smart Grid Project of the Year - UAE" award for its smart grid distribution automation projects at the annual Asian Power Awards 2024.
According to
Amac News: These awards were announced at a ceremony held at the Conrad Centennial Hotel in Singapore.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, noted that these achievements reflect the company's unique position among utility companies in Asia and worldwide, particularly in adopting smart technologies in power transmission and distribution.
Al Tayer also highlighted the company’s investment in creating a smart grid valued at AED 7 billion by 2035. He added that this grid provides advanced features such as interoperability across the electricity and water network, ensuring seamless, fast, and efficient operations.
Smart grids also enhance the efficiency of power transmission and distribution, reduce consumption, strengthen electrical load management, and support the integration of renewable energy sources into the electricity grid.
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