DEWA’s Solar-Powered Green Hydrogen Project Positions Dubai as a Global Leader in Green Energy Transition
Source：solarquarter
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the success of its Green Hydrogen project, established at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. Launched in May 2021, the project aligns with Dubai’s sustainable mobility goals by enhancing energy efficiency in the transport sector.
According to DEWA’s latest statement, the project has produced approximately 90 tonnes of green hydrogen to date. A significant portion was used for green energy production, while over 2.5 tonnes were supplied to the ENOC Group’s Service Station of the Future (SSoF) at Expo City Dubai. This contribution fueled around 500 fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), reducing carbon emissions by more than 40 tonnes.
The SSoF is the region’s only station offering green hydrogen, hydrocarbon fuels, and electric vehicle charging facilities. It can refuel approximately 50 FCEVs daily, taking about eight minutes per car. Green hydrogen for the station is supplied directly from DEWA’s solar-powered project.
Regional Milestone in Hydrogen Innovation
The Green Hydrogen project is the first in the Middle East and North Africa to produce green hydrogen using solar energy. Its design accommodates future applications across various industries, including air, land, and sea transport.
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“Hydrogen is the fuel of the future and a promising alternative to traditional energy sources,” stated Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA. “The Green Hydrogen project underpins the National Hydrogen Strategy, the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy, and Dubai’s Green Mobility Strategy 2030, emphasizing sustainability, air quality, and greenhouse gas emission reductions.”
The initiative bolsters Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for the green economy and sustainable development, encouraging the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles to lower transport sector emissions.
Collaborative Effort and Capacity Highlights
Implemented in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai and Siemens Energy, the facility produces 20 kilograms of hydrogen per hour, with storage capacity for 12 hours of solar-powered hydrogen production. Additionally, the plant powers a gas motor with a capacity of approximately 300 kilowatts.
DEWA’s pioneering project exemplifies the UAE’s commitment to sustainable innovation, laying the groundwork for broader hydrogen applications in the future.