Dewa to increase number of ‘EV Green Charger’ stations in Dubai’s key locations – Gulf Today

Dewa to increase number of ‘EV Green Charger’ stations in Dubai’s key locations – Gulf Today

There are over 30,000 electric vehicles in Dubai. Photo used for illustrative purpose.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Parkin, the supplier of paid public parking facilities in Dubai, to expand the number of the EV "Green Charger" stations in several prime locations managed by Parkin.



The move is part of Dewa's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability, encourage using environmentally friendly electric vehicles (EVs), and improve customer experience by facilitating convenient vehicle charging.



The MoU was signed by Waleed Bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at Dewa, and Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali, CEO of Parkin, in the presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dewa, and Ahmed Bahrozyan, Chairman of Parkin.



Al Tayer emphasised the UAE's commitment to sustainability and green mobility, highlighting the nation's pioneering initiatives in fostering a sustainable economy. He underscored Dewa's EV Green Charger initiative, aligning with national policies and strategies to promote electric vehicles and reduce carbon emissions.



He added that there are over 30,000 electric vehicles in Dubai by April 2024 and a growing number of participants in the EV Green Charger programme surpassing 15,000 by March 2024, which