UAE – DEWA receives Saudi Electricity Company delegation, shares experiences in power distribution

UAE – DEWA receives Saudi Electricity Company delegation, shares experiences in power distribution

DUBAI, 27th December, 2021 (WAM) -- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received a Saudi Electric Company delegation as part of benchmarking visits for knowledge sharing among pioneering utilities in the region. The visit enhances bilateral work to support the region's sustainable and comprehensive development journey. The delegation was briefed on DEWA's technical specifications and requirements in its energy distribution projects and substations and its methods for handling interruptions in the distribution network. In addition, DEWA officials accompanied the delegation on a field visit to its Control Centre for Power Distribution to learn about monitoring the distribution networks. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, stated, 'We work to achieve the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to provide a state-of-the-art, integrated infrastructure for electricity and water. This is according to the highest availability, reliability, efficiency and safety standards to meet the growing demand and keep pace with Dubai's requirements for sustainable development. This is through specified and reliable plans based on the latest tools for anticipating the future and best global practices. 'DEWA adopts the Smart Grids strategy to achieve distribution automation and enhance