WiredInUSA September 2019

Mohammed Al Tayer

Research cooperation

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) researchers are working with Stanford University as part of the university’s Energy 3.0 Programme. The fields of research include radiation cooling to improve the efficiency and performance of solar panels; using autonomous robots for monitoring and maintaining solar power plants; and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast the short-term performance and production of photovoltaic solar plants. “Joining the Energy 3.0 Programme provides DEWA’s researchers with an important opportunity to take advantage of the global expertise and the environment for advanced research at Stanford University by ensuring they have access to the most successful experiences and best practices in electricity, water, artificial intelligence, and smart networks,” said Saeed

Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and CEO of DEWA.

The program aims to exchange knowledge and expertise to develop solutions for the world’s most pressing energy problems, as well as accelerate innovation and expand research and studies on advanced energy technologies. DEWA’s research and development center at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park highlights four major operational areas: electricity generation from solar energy, integration of smart grids, energy efficiency, and water. The center carries out research in renewable and alternative energy, collaborating with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory of the US Department of Energy, the SpanishNational Renewable Energy Centre, United Arab Emirates University and Khalifa University.

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