Dubai, United Arab Emirates: ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor and operator of power generation, water desalination and green hydrogen plants around the world, will play its key role in driving the global transition at the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition ( WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show, led by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). ACWA Power returns as an anniversary sponsor of this important industry event and will showcase its pioneering solutions and technologies in solar, water, wind and green hydrogen, implemented in mega-scale projects, building on its successful development, investment, operation and optimization of the model.
Paddy Padmanathan, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ACWA Power, said: “As the world continues to grapple with the increasing impact of climate change, it is clear that the way forward is through a clear and committed roadmap for sustainable change, supported by robust public-private partnerships and inventive solutions, and delivered by human ingenuity. and new design thinking. At ACWA Power, we are proud that our pioneering green energy and water desalination technologies enable countries around the world to accelerate the transition to clean energy and water without jeopardizing progress.”
We are also deeply honored to play a pivotal role in achieving the goals of the KSA Vision 2030 and Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 through mega-scale projects developed under the guidance and vision of the forward-thinking leadership and environmentally conscious, forward-looking approach of the nations. ”, he added
At this year’s WETEX, ACWA Power will demonstrate its business model for development, investment, operation and optimization and the integration of state-of-the-art technologies used in the company’s notable projects in 13 countries. The projects include Noor Energy 1, the fourth phase of the mega Mohamed Bin Rashid Solar Park, and is known as the largest single-site concentrated solar power plant in the world; Rabigh 3 independent water plant in Saudi Arabia, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s largest reverse osmosis seawater desalination plant by capacity; and Suez Wind Energy in Egypt, a 1.1 GW wind farm that will reduce the impact of 2.4 million tons of carbon emissions when completed in 2026.
As part of the WETEX conference agenda, ACWA Power’s global experts will share their key insights at the following seminars:
- “Clean energy, energy efficiency, sustainability and savings” – Bart Boesmans, Chief Technology Officer at ACWA Power. September 27, 12:10 PM to 12:40 PM (UAE time)
- “HID, the next breakthrough in desalination?” – Thomas Altmann, Executive Vice President – Innovation and New Technology at ACWA Power. September 28, 10am to 10:30am (UAE time)
- “Imagine a world transformed by net zero”- Paddy Padmanathan, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at ACWA Power. September 28, 11:30 AM – 12:10 PM (UAE time)
ACWA Power’s global portfolio includes 67 projects in 13 markets. The company aims to reach net zero by 2050.
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About ACWA Power
ACWA Power (TADAWUL:2082) is a developer, investor and operator of production facilities for power generation, desalinated water and green hydrogen. Registered and founded in 2004 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; ACWA Power employs more than 3,900 people and is currently present in 13 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and Southeast Asia. ACWA Power’s portfolio includes: 67 projects in operation, advanced development or construction with an investment value of SAR 249.3 billion (USD 66.5), with a capacity to generate 42.7 GW of power and 6.4 million m3/day of desalinated water per day manage, supplied in bulk to meet the long-term needs of public utilities and industries, utility outsourcing contracting and public-private partnership models.
ACWA Power’s mission is to reliably and responsibly provide electricity and desalinated water at a low cost, thereby contributing effectively to the sustainable, social and economic development of communities.
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