- DEWA hosted a high-level German delegation led by Consul General HE Sybille Pfaff to explore partnerships in renewable energy and green hydrogen.
- Dubai outlined major solar park expansions to support its 2050 100% clean energy goal.
In a strategic move to boost international cooperation on clean energy, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) hosted a high-level German delegation to explore joint ventures in renewable energy and green hydrogen.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, welcomed HE Sybille Pfaff, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dubai, alongside senior representatives from German companies and academic institutions specialising in clean energy. The visit was part of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action’s Energy Export Initiative.
During the meeting, both parties discussed collaboration opportunities in developing, producing, and storing green hydrogen, as well as knowledge exchange in technical expertise and best practices. The delegation also planned potential field visits to flagship DEWA assets, including the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
Al Tayer reaffirmed DEWA’s commitment to innovation in clean energy and highlighted the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in sustainable development. “This collaboration reinforces the UAE’s leadership in sustainable development and supports our strategic goals toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,” he said. He stressed that international partnerships are vital to accelerating the energy transition and building a green economy.
The German delegation featured key organisations, including FEV Group (energy systems consultancy), MAN Energy Solutions (hydrogen and storage technologies), Hexagon Purus (hydrogen storage), and MoveTech (sustainable mobility). Representatives from the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce also joined the discussions.
Al Tayer shared updates on the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the world’s largest single-site solar park. The facility currently generates 3,760MW, 21% of Dubai’s energy mix, and is expected to reach 7,260MW by 2030, contributing 34% of the emirate’s electricity.
Future expansions include Phase 6, delivering 1,800MW by 2026 with bifacial PV and single-axis tracking technology, and Phase 7, which will feature a 1,600MW solar plant and a 1,000MW battery storage system. This storage solution—offering 6,000 MWh—will be among the largest solar-plus-storage projects globally.
These initiatives fall under the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, which aim to meet 100% of Dubai’s energy demand from clean sources by mid-century.