New Dubai initiative aims to decarbonize manufacturing industry: Dubai has revealed a new initative led by the Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (Dewa) — in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) — aimed at transitioning its manufacturing sector toward clean energy sources, Wam reported last week. The initiative aims to enable manufacturers to source their own power needs from low-carbon sources in a bid to push down energy bills and slash emissions while leveraging the affordability of UAE renewables projects like the 2 GW Al Dhafra Solar Independent Power Project ’s competitive tariffs.

The details: The initiative will set up the necessary technical frameworks for industry players — including manufacturers, data centers and agri-tech companies — to incorporate solar power into their total connected load, the news agency notes. It will also enable developers to purchase MWh-by-MWh renewable energy certificates — similar to the ones issued by the Emirates Water and Electricity Company — to prove they own or created renewable energy.

AND- Abu Dhabi released its 2050 Energy Outlook: The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) released its 2050 Energy Outlook with the aim of mobilizing further net zero policy development across the Emirate, Wam reported on Thursday. The report — which has been in the works for a year and is modeled on DoE’s Integrated Energy Model — will serve as a 2050 net zero roadmap for Abu Dhabi across its transport, construction, manufacturing, and power sectors. Renewables currently makeup 40% of Abu Dhabi’s energy mix, and the emirate is looking to increase the capacity by 20% by 2035.

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