DEWA Issues First EV Charging Licences in Dubai
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has granted the first two Independent Charge Point Operator (CPO) licences for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Dubai to Tesla and UAEV. This initiative is part of DEWA’s new Regulatory and Licensing Framework aimed at developing EV charging infrastructure in Dubai, supporting green mobility, and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Event Highlights
During a special event at GITEX Global 2024, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, presented the licences to Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs and Chairman of UAEV, and Mottie Benhamou, Market Leader – Tesla UAE. The framework encourages collaboration between public and private sectors to meet the rising demand for EV charging stations.
Statements from Key Figures
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer emphasized DEWA’s commitment to sustainability and reducing emissions in the mobility sector. Eng Sharif Al Olama expressed UAEV’s dedication to increasing the share of electric and hybrid vehicles to 50% by 2050. Mottie Benhamou highlighted Tesla’s alignment with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategy.
Doubts Revealed
DEWA -: DEWA stands for Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. It is a government organization in Dubai that provides electricity and water services to the city.
EV -: EV stands for Electric Vehicle. These are cars or other vehicles that run on electricity instead of petrol or diesel.
Tesla -: Tesla is a company that makes electric cars and other energy products. It is well-known for its innovative technology and environmentally friendly vehicles.
UAEV -: UAEV is a company in the United Arab Emirates that focuses on electric vehicles and related infrastructure.
Independent Charge Point Operator -: An Independent Charge Point Operator is a company that runs charging stations for electric vehicles. They provide places where electric cars can be charged.
GITEX Global 2024 -: GITEX Global is a big technology event held in Dubai where companies showcase their latest tech innovations. The 2024 event is where the licences were announced.
Green mobility -: Green mobility refers to transportation methods that are environmentally friendly, like using electric vehicles, which help reduce pollution.
Net-zero carbon emissions -: Net-zero carbon emissions mean balancing the amount of carbon dioxide released with an equivalent amount removed from the atmosphere, aiming to reduce global warming.