(Credit - Economy Middle East)
DEWA's AI Breakthrough: 28.9 MW Power Boost, AED 38.95 Million Savings
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced advanced operational results from the world’s first AI-driven Gas Turbine Intelligent Controller, developed in collaboration with Siemens Energy. The system enhances the operational efficiency of gas turbines and increases the generation capacity of 14 gas turbine units at the Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Complex by approximately 28.9 megawatts, resulting in savings of approximately AED 38.95 million.
The AI-driven Gas Turbine Intelligent Controller combines AI, machine learning, and data analytics to optimize gas turbine performance, reduce energy consumption, and lower emissions. This innovation aligns with the UAE‘s AI strategy and Dubai’s competitiveness goals, demonstrating DEWA’s commitment to adopting cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.
Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Complex, where the AI-driven Gas Turbine Intelligent Controller is implemented, is a significant facility in Dubai’s energy infrastructure. The complex’s increased generation capacity and reduced emissions contribute to the UAE’s efforts to mitigate climate change and ensure a sustainable energy supply.
This development is connected to previous initiatives in the UAE, such as the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to generate 75% of Dubai’s energy from clean sources by 2050. The implementation of the AI-driven Gas Turbine Intelligent Controller is a significant step towards achieving this goal, as it reduces carbon emissions by 28,530 tonnes annually and NOx emissions by 22.9 tonnes per year.
