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- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC) (DEWA.AE) operates as the exclusive utility provider of electricity and water services across the Emirate of Dubai, managing generation, transmission, distribution, and customer services for over 1.5 million accounts from its headquarters on Sheikh Rashid Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where it was established in 1992 through the merger of the Dubai Electricity Company and Dubai Water Department. DEWA offers comprehensive electricity solutions including reliable power supply from an installed capacity exceeding 17,000 MW with significant clean energy contributions such as solar projects like Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park; water services encompassing desalination producing over two billion liters daily, treatment, and distribution through extensive pipelines; innovative digital platforms for bill payments, connections, EV charging, and network approvals; and sustainable initiatives like Shams Dubai for photovoltaic integration and smart grid technologies. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers primarily within Dubai while pursuing global leadership in utilities through its commitment to Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and net-zero emissions by 2050. Recent developments include the December 2025 launch of 'Sun Power' and 'Easy Connect' initiatives under the Services 360 policy to streamline solar connections and unified digital utility requests for contractors; June 2025 introduction of AI-based tools such as Material Insights Agent for solar projects and BRD Generator for documentation; strategic partnerships like the ongoing collaboration with Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for training in renewables and grid modernization; and recognition with the Middle East and Africa Deal of the Year 2024 award for the Hassyan desalination plant project alongside record 2024 revenue of AED 31 billion.