Dubai – Mubasher: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) on Thursday announced signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU), with TÜV Rheinland AG company, a Greman leading provider of technical, consultation services, and quality assurance in the energy sector.
The new deal aims at establishing a framework that will enhance cooperation and knowledge exchange between both parties, Dubai’s state-run utility said in a statement.
It also targets achieving shared objectives in various areas like energy, training, research and development (R&D), regulations, environmental protection and business support.
The step comes along with DEWA’s efforts in exploration and investments in the world’s energy sector.
The deal was signed by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director & CEO of DEWA and Michael Fübi, chairman of the Executive Board of Management of TÜV Rheinland AG.
“The aim of this MoU is to have an insight into the future and adopt innovation to enhance sustainable development in all vital sectors. This will support the goals of the UAE Centennial 2071, and the UAE Vision 2021 for our country to be amongst the best countries in the world,” Al Tayer commented.
Under the MoU, the two parties will exchange knowledge, expertise and cooperation.
This will ensure best practices and continuous improvement of operational processes in various areas of shared interests, such as solar energy, energy storage systems, smart and digital networks, home automation, Internet of Things (IoT), and wind energy among others.
It also covers the training and development of new standards in preparation for the issuance of local legislation for networks and systems, solar systems, electric cars, environmental protection and measuring the environmental impact, and other related areas.
“Through this collaboration, we will provide our expertise in consultancy, training, testing, certification and standards to contribute to the promotion of energy sector in Dubai, along with the provision of integrated and sustainable services of the highest international standards,” Fübi said.
