Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that its first Green Hydrogen project has generated over 1 gigawatt hour (GWh) of green energy.
This achievement has resulted in a reduction of nearly 450 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions since its launch in May 2021.
The project is the first in the Middle East and North Africa to harness solar energy for the production of green hydrogen.
The project was developed in partnership with Siemens Energy and Expo 2020 Dubai. It is located within the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the world’s largest single-site solar park, which aims for a capacity exceeding 5,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030.
Currently, the project produces 20 kilograms of hydrogen per hour. It is designed as a testing platform for hydrogen applications across various sectors, including transport and industry.
The stored hydrogen is later converted into electricity using a hydrogen gas motor, which has a capacity of about 300 kilowatts, enabling power generation at night.
The production process uses electrolysis powered by renewable energy, achieving globally competitive green hydrogen production costs.
Green hydrogen, a carbon-free fuel, is increasingly recognized as a crucial component in combating climate change and reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels.
DEWA has established itself as a benchmark for solar energy pricing to further strengthen Dubai’s status as a hub for clean energy innovation.
The DEWA project contributes to the UAE’s goal of capturing 25% of the global low-carbon hydrogen market, as the country aims to become a leader in the global energy transition.
“Our aim is to achieve the goals of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, ensuring 100% clean energy by mid-century,” said DEWA’s Managing Director and CEO, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer.
Global investments in green hydrogen have accelerated in recent years, with the Middle East positioning itself as a key hub for the transformative fuel, which is set to play a key role in the global energy transition.
