UAE Business: Dewa invests in AI & machine learning to boost efficiency – Gulf Digital News

  • Date: 09-Aug-2022
  • Source: Gulf Digital News
  • Sector:Oil & Gas
  • Country:UAE
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UAE Business: Dewa invests in AI & machine learning to boost efficiency – Gulf Digital News

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said that R&D Centre employs Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) to promote Dewa’s efforts to enrich the experience of customers, employees, and stakeholders.

This also aims to reduce costs and carbon emissions in addition to promoting energy efficiency, smart grid integration and improving the performance of photovoltaic solar panels, reported Emirates News Agency WAM.

"Dewa started its AI journey in 2017 with a road map for AI applications. We launched several services and initiatives that use AI to add value to the customer, employee and stakeholder experience. Dewa is one of the first government organisations in Dubai to use self-assessment tools to ensure it is using the most critical AI applications ethically with corrective measures as needed," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dewa.

Al Tayer noted that the R&D Centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park supports innovation in all production and operational areas, becoming a global platform to enhance the operations and services of Dewa’s divisions.

Energy Efficiency The R&D Centre employs AI, ML, and DL to analyse load consumption, and develop expansion plans for Dewa to raise energy efficiency and improve demand-side management. The