Enbala partners with DEWA to build and experiment with the first virtual power plant in the UAE

September 30, 2019 | Case Study

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the ambitious goal of becoming one of "the best countries in the world" by 2021. According to the UAE's Vision 2021, the country is making a commitment to increasing the share of clean energy sources. Particularly in Dubai, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is aiming to achieve the country's goals with its own initiatives that push for more adoption of residential solar, electric mobility, and smart grid technologies. The utility has been investing in energy innovations and collaborating with partners like KEPCO on research and development efforts to connect and manage distributed energy resources while supporting the digital transformation of its power sector.