Powering smart cities

Powering smart cities

Abu Dhabi was once heavily oil-dependent. The city has, however, transformed itself and today stands as a leading tourist destination, offering a high standard of living with a well-developed transportation network and a focus on developing science and technology. And to remain on the cutting-edge, the city has now shifted its priority to smart city development.

One such smart city initiative - Masdar City - was launched 10 years ago. Just a short drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport, the goal is to develop the area into a high-tech hub for companies across the world. Indeed, on the 2019 Smart City Index, published by the Institute for Management Development (IMD), Abu Dhabi ranks second in the Middle East, only slightly behind its neighbour Dubai. Globally, Abu Dhabi sits at number 56, ahead of international metropolises such as Tokyo and Osaka.

In 2019, the first Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit was held. A milestone in the city's development, it served as a launchpad for smart city construction that had a real impact on people's lives, delivering higher standards in terms of reliability and energy efficiency.

RELIABLE POWER FOR SMART HOMES

Integral to any smart city, smart homes directly impact the daily lives of residents,