The Green Hydrogen initiative, launched by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) at its Research and Development (R&D) Centre within the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, is a significant step toward sustainable mobility in Dubai, enhancing energy and resource efficiency in transportation. Since its inception in May 2021, the Green Hydrogen project has generated approximately 90 tons of green hydrogen.
Utilization of green hydrogen for energy production
A substantial portion of this hydrogen has been utilized for green energy production. Over 2.5 tons of hydrogen have been delivered to the ENOC Group’s Service Station of the Future (SSoF) at Expo City Dubai, which is enough to power 500 vehicles and has resulted in a reduction of over 40 tons of CO2 emissions. This facility is capable of fueling around 50 fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in approximately eight minutes per vehicle. Notably, it stands as the only station in the region that offers green hydrogen, hydrocarbon fuels (such as petrol and diesel), along with electric vehicle charging stations. DEWA supplies green hydrogen at its filling station, sourced from the Green Hydrogen project.
Pioneering solar energy production in the region
This initiative marks the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, producing green hydrogen through solar energy. The project’s design and construction have been geared towards future applications and testing platforms for various hydrogen uses across air, land, and sea transport, as well as in other industries.
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Vision for a sustainable future
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, emphasized that hydrogen represents the fuel of the future and serves as a promising alternative to conventional energy sources. He noted its significance as Dubai—and the broader UAE—continues to establish a foundation for a green economy.
Alignment with national strategies
The Green Hydrogen project aligns with the National Hydrogen Strategy and the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy. It also supports the Dubai Green Mobility Strategy 2030, which aims to promote sustainable transportation in accordance with the Emirate’s strategic goals regarding sustainability, air quality, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Promoting sustainable transport solutions
DEWA advocates for the adoption of sustainable transport options, including electric and hybrid vehicles, thereby contributing to a decrease in carbon emissions within the transport sector and reinforcing Dubai’s status as the global capital of the green economy and sustainable development.
Moreover, in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai and Siemens Energy, DEWA’s Green Hydrogen project produces around 20 kilograms of hydrogen per hour, with a gas storage tank capable of holding up to 12 hours of hydrogen generated from solar energy. The facility further employs a gas motor with a power output of approximately 300 kilowatts to utilize the hydrogen produced.
