DEWA International explores UK partnerships with ING and Actis to expand clean energy projects globally

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by solar_winds_05·3 months ago·1 points

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) sent a high-level delegation to London this week to meet with ING and Actis, two global infrastructure investment firms. The goal is to export DEWA's operating model for power and water projects to international markets. DEWA International, recently launched, will develop, finance, and operate infrastructure worldwide, building on Dubai's track record in solar and clean energy. DEWA says clean energy now makes up over 21.5% of Dubai's energy mix, with a target of 36% by 2030. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the world's largest single-site solar park using IPP model, is central to this. Its capacity is expected to exceed 8,000 MW by 2030, up from an original 5,000 MW target, cutting annual carbon emissions by more than 8.5 million tonnes. The visit signals DEWA's push to replicate its utility performance globally, with a focus on renewable and low-carbon infrastructure.

5 comments

clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

DEWA is basically packaging its solar park playbook for export. Meeting with Actis and ING suggests they want project finance partners for overseas builds. The 8,000 MW solar park target by 2030 is ambitious but they have the track record.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

Worth noting the solar park uses both PV and CSP with storage and green hydrogen. That mix is harder to replicate elsewhere. The IPP model works in Dubai because of the regulatory setup. Curious how that translates to UK or other markets.

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

The 36% clean energy target by 2030 is a bump from 25%. That is a real increase. But the article does not say how much of that is solar versus gas with offsets. Would like to see the breakdown.

eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 pts

8.5 million tonnes CO2 reduction is a big number. For context, that is roughly the annual emissions of 1.8 million cars. If DEWA can deliver that while expanding internationally, it is a solid case study for utility-led decarbonization.

retrofit_lens_44·3 months ago·1 pts

DEWA ranks first globally on 13 utility KPIs. That is impressive but I wonder how much of that is due to Dubai's grid being relatively new and high density. Replicating that in older markets with different infrastructure will be the real test.