Dubai: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA’s Research and Development (R and D) Centre has published its fifth Transactions Report, highlighting Scopus-indexed scientific and research papers presented at international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.
According to Emirates News Agency, the total number of research papers published by the Centre in international peer-reviewed scientific conferences and journals has risen to 346 papers, after the report added 71 new research papers. The research covered fields including solar energy, energy systems, smart grids, Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, and advanced materials. The Centre achieved a milestone in innovation by registering 64 patents, of which 18 have been granted, while the remaining applications are under review. Supporting these research efforts is a team of 44 employees, including 9 Ph.D. holders and 19 Master’s degree holders.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer stated that efforts are being made to position Dubai as a global destination for scientists and researchers and to strengthen the emirate’s position as a global hub for a knowledge economy. The R and D Centre plays a role in strengthening global leadership by using scientific research to drive advancements, promote sustainable management of water and energy resources, and deliver innovative solutions and technologies. These efforts enhance DEWA’s operational excellence and service quality, which supports stakeholder expectations, Dubai’s energy systems, and the global energy transition.
Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA, remarked that the research papers published by the centre reflect DEWA’s commitment to innovation and collaboration with leading international institutions. These include the Fraunhofer Society, Stanford University, and the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM), along with researchers from various divisions at DEWA.
The scientific and research topics featured in the centre’s fifth report include enhancing the resilience of solar photovoltaic (PV) models under harsh desert conditions, developing next-generation PV cells, and deep learning-based non-intrusive load monitoring using convolutional neural networks. Additional topics are the comparative analysis of heating, ventilation and air conditioning energy performance standards in the GCC region, grid demand flexibility, and the use of microphase measurement units (µPMUs) for incipient fault detection in distribution networks. The report also covers automated underground utility mapping through robotic solutions and sensor technologies, advances in 3D printing and vanadium redox flow batteries, and the Generalizable Energy Optimization System GENOS model developed by DEWA to enhance renewable energy resilience.