DEWA allocates 60,000m2 at MBR Solar Park for Solar Decathlon Middle East – MEP MiddleEast

DEWA allocates 60,000m2 at MBR Solar Park for Solar Decathlon Middle East – MEP MiddleEast

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has allocated more than 60,000m2 at the MBR Solar Park to host the second Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME) for universities to design, build, and operate sustainable solar-powered houses, in conjunction with Expo 2020 Dubai.

Hosting the SDME Village at the Solar Park in November 2021 offers several advantages, including powering the facilities of the village with clean energy.

DEWA is organising the SDME under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, as part of a partnership between the DEWA, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), and the US Department of Energy. SDME encourages the younger generation to innovate and unleash their creativity to support global efforts to mitigate climate change and become future energy leaders.

University students work on their projects focusing on delivering smart and efficient housing solutions while taking into consideration the environment and climatic conditions of the region.

The SDME Village comprises recreational areas for workshops, seminars, and key events for students and visitors. In addition, it includes a clinic, restaurants and cafés with Emirati and international cuisine.

DEWA designed this village according to the highest