Increased Energy Demand in Dubai for 2024
Dubai’s energy demand increased by 5.4% in 2024, aligning with population growth and the steady expansion of the Emirate. The total energy demand rose to 59,594 gigawatt-hours (GWh), compared to 56,516 GWh in 2023.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), emphasized that the increasing energy demand is a reflection of the ongoing development of world-class electricity and water infrastructure in response to the city’s growth.
Key Highlights from DEWA’s Announcement
- Energy demand rose by 5.4% in 2024.
- Peak demand increased by 3.4% in 2024, reaching 10.76 GW.
- DEWA’s installed generation capacity reached 17.179 GW.
- Clean power accounts for 20% of total installed power generation capacity.
Al Tayer attributed Dubai’s transformation into a global city to the effective leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. He noted that Dubai’s urban, economic, and demographic growth is fostering DEWA’s sustainable progress, driven by the increasing demand for power and water.
Strategic Goals
Aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double Dubai’s economy within the next decade and position the city among the world’s top three, DEWA remains committed to supporting sustainability and operational excellence. This includes:
- Implementing the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050.
- Aiming for 100% of energy production from clean energy sources by 2050.
- Setting a global standard for energy and water efficiency, reliability, and quality.
