UAE students explore driverless buses, latest clean energy tech during science trip in Dubai

UAE students explore driverless buses, latest clean energy tech during science trip in Dubai

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Innovation Centre has received a delegation from Watani Al Emarat Foundation, including 130 male and female students, to brief them on the latest innovations in clean and renewable energy, and ways to adopt a responsible and sustainable lifestyle to preserve natural resources. The visit comes as part of the first National Identity camp, organised by Watani Al Emarat Foundation, to raise community awareness on national programmes and projects that engage all society members in achieving sustainable and comprehensive development. The delegation toured the Innovation Centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park using the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. The visit included testing the smart autonomous buses on the Innovation Track at the Solar Park. The Innovation Centre also organised an educational workshop on the importance of energy efficiency, ways to promote innovation in clean energy and the development of innovative solutions for the production and management of renewable energy. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, said: “At DEWA, we are guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE