Dubai: Energy demand rises by 5.4% to 59,594 gigawatt-hours in 2024

Dubai’s energy demand rose by 5.4 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).

The total energy consumption in 2024 reached 59,594 gigawatt hours (GWh), up from 56,516 GWh in 2023, Al Tayer announced.

He noted that DEWA is expanding the capacity of its transmission and distribution networks to meet the emirate’s population growth and economic expansion.

Dubai’s energy demand increased by 5.4% in 2024, compared to 2023. Energy demand in 2024 stood at 59,594 gigawatt-hours, compared to 56,516 gigawatt-hours in 2023. DEWA continues to develop world-class electricity and water infrastructure to meet the growing demand.#DEWANews

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Growing demand for power and water

“Thanks to the wise directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai has become a global city and a preferred destination to live and work in, as well as a hub for business and tourism. Dubai’s urban, economic, and demographic prosperity promotes DEWA’s sustainable growth, driven by growing demand for power and water,” Al Tayer said.

He added that in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the emirate’s economy over the next decade and strengthen its global standing, DEWA’s installed power generation capacity has reached 17.179 gigawatts (GW).

Dubai a ‘global model for energy use’, says Al Tayer

Clean power now accounts for 20 per cent of this total installed capacity, supporting the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, which aim for 100 per cent clean energy generation by mid-century.

“DEWA has become a global model for energy and water efficiency and reliability, providing its services according to the highest standards of availability, sustainability, efficiency, and quality,” Al Tayer stated.

DEWA also recorded a 3.4 per cent rise in peak demand in 2024 compared to the previous year, reaching 10.76 GW.

The utility provider remains committed to sustainability and operational excellence in its service offerings, Al Tayer affirmed.