Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has approved a number of leading projects to be implemented in Hatta to achieve Dubai’s development plans, and the Comprehensive Development Plan for Hatta. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the plan to boost the area’s social and economic capabilities and enhance its attractiveness as a world-class tourist destination. DEWA’s projects in the area include a hydroelectric power station that will make use of the water stored in the Hatta Dam.
“In DEWA, we are inspired in all our development projects, by the vision of His Highness to supports and promote Emirati talent and involve young people in the development process. In all our projects, we consider sustainable development in its economic, environmental, and social aspects, while using natural resources sensibly to protect them for generations to come,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
In addition to the hydroelectric power station, DEWA will contribute to the Hatta Development Plan by implementing other projects and initiatives. These include installing photovoltaic panels on rooftops of buildings for Emiratis as part of the Shams Dubai initiative to produce solar energy and connect it to DEWA’s grid. Smart meters will be installed in buildings as per the latest international systems as part of the Smart Grid initiative. Infrastructure for electric vehicle charging stations will also be established as part of the Green Charger initiative.
