Factsheet: Power Generation/Water Resources UAE1

Overview
The UAE has shown tremendous developments with respect to electricity production and consumption.
The UAE is expected to post nearly 40% growth in electricity generation by 2020 to match growing
demand, which is projected to grow by 10% per annum The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp (ENEC) is
planning to issue an international tender to buy nuclear fuel needed to begin operating the countrys
nuclear plants. The nuclear regulator will agree to contracts for obtaining the uranium, converting it and
enriching the fuel for use in its plants nuclear reactors, which expects to start its first nuclear power plant
in 2017.
Best Prospects
Under Dubais Integrated Energy Strategy 2030, the emirate plans to reduce energy imports and climate
warming carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent by 2030, using its own solar power and nuclear power
imported from neighbouring emirate Abu Dhabi to reduce reliance on gas. Dubai has unveiled plans for a
1,000 MW solar energy park to diversify its energy mix and reduce dependency on oil and gas. The solar
power project will be implemented by the Supreme Council of Energy (SCE) in Dubai and managed and
operated by Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA). Its first phase will be built at a cost of Dh120
million ($32.6 million) and aims to generate 10 MW of power by the fourth quarter of 2013. The full
solar energy project is intended to eventually have a production capacity of 1,000 MW.
Opportunities
The UAE is one of the highest per capita electricity consumers in the world, with soaring temperatures
driving up air conditioner use from June-September. Additionally, the UAE population is expected to
continue its rapid expansion, with GDP per capita and power consumption per capita forecast to increase
by 22% by 2015. The UAE will invest tens of billions of dollars in various power generation projects
during 2011-2015 and the UAE Ministry of Economy estimates that investment opportunities in the
market for alternative and sustainable energy projects for the private sector will be around $100 billion
through 2020.
Web Resources
Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority: www.adwea.ae
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority: www.dewa.gov.ae
Federal Electricity and Water Authority: www.fewa.gov.ae
Internet website: www.powerandwaterme.com/Industry_News
Internet website: www.world-nuclear.org/info/UAE
Exhibitions/Conferences:
World Future Energy Summit Abu Dhabi: January 15-17, 2013
Water Energy Technology Environment Exhibition (WETEX): April 15-17, 2013

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