Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) is showcasing its clean energy projects at the ongoing Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition (Digae) in the emirate.

The event is being held under the theme 'National Government…Global Achievements,' said a statement from Dewa.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the Dewa stand and reviewed the latest developments in clean energy projects, including the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is the largest single-site solar project in the world.

The 200 megawatt (MW) second phase of the solar park was inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammed on March 20, it stated.

He also reviewed the Dunai utility's projects that support the Hatta Comprehensive Development Plan.

These include the first hydroelectric power station in the GCC. The 250 MW power station will be completed within five years. Other projects include installing photovoltaic panels on the rooftops of 640 villas to produce electricity from solar power, said a statement from Dewa.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will produce 1,000 MW by 2020 and 5,000 MW by 2030, with total investments of Dh50 billion ($13.6 billion).

Upon completion, the solar park will offset over 6.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. This is part of Dewa’s efforts to achieve the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, to provide seven per cent of Dubai's total power output from clean energy sources by 2020, 25 per cent by 2030, and 75 per cent by 2050.

At Digae, Dewa is also showcasing the Hassyan clean coal power plant, which adopts the latest technologies and is fully-compliant with best international standards.

The Dubai utility is also highlighting its three smart initiatives to support the Smart Dubai initiative.

These include connecting solar energy to houses and buildings through the Shams Dubai initiative, smart applications through smart meters and grids, and building the infrastructure and electric vehicle charging stations through the Green Charger initiative, it added.-TradeArabia News Service