Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has discussed means of boosting cooperation and exchange knowledge with TUV Rheinland AG company, a leading provider of technical, consultation services, and quality assurance in the energy sector.
To this effect, DEWA and TUV Rheinland AG company signed MoU with the aim of achieving shared objectives in various areas like energy, training, research and development (R&D), regulations, environmental protection and business support.
The MoU was signed by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA; and Dr. Michael Fubi, Chairman of the Executive Board of Management of TUV Rheinland AG.
Under the terms of the MoU, both parties will exchange knowledge, expertise and cooperation to ensure 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, wind energy, cyber security, oil & gas, regulations, training, 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.
Commenting on signing the agreement, Al Tayer said, "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."
Dr. Fubi commented, "We are delighted to extend our cooperation with DEWA, one of the world’s leading service providers, through this MoU that will allow us to exchange expertise and knowledge and achieve our shared goals in many areas within the energy sector. 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."