INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Green Technology
DEWA launches ‘Shams Dubai
Calculator’ web application
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D
ubai Electricity and Water Authority
(DEWA) has launched the Shams
Dubai Calculator web application, to
help customers easily decide on the installation
of photovoltaic (PV) panels on their rooftops
under the ‘Shams Dubai’ initiative, to generate
electricity from solar power.
The Shams Dubai Calculator will provide
customers with detailed comparisons and
additional information conveniently and
smoothly using innovative tools.
This is part of DEWA’s efforts to support its
Shams Dubai initiative, and is in line with its
keenness to engage the people of Dubai in
reducing the Emirate’s carbon footprint.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and
CEO of DEWA, said the Shams Dubai
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Calculator is an innovative service designed
by DEWA for customers who desire to
produce electricity from solar power under
the Shams Dubai initiative. locations, and other Shams Dubai projects
within the customer’s neighbourhood.
Results can also be shared through social
media channels.
By providing their account numbers
only, customers can easily identify their
building’s locations and rooftops through an
interactive map. He said: “DEWA is keen to contribute to
achieving Dubai’s leadership, in all areas,
through the provision of quality and
innovative services, which translates an
integrated strategy, developed by DEWA, to
apply the best solutions, future technologies
and advanced global programmes.
They can measure the usable area, number
of panels and their total capacity on a
monthly or annual basis. Using innovative
interactive tools, the customer can map out
specific areas without the need to calculate
the whole rooftop usable area.
Al Tayer also noted that the interactive
map helps the customer obtain a lot of
information; such as the green charger
“This adheres to our leadership’s approach
in adopting creativity and innovation
to provide the best smart services with
high quality and efficiency through the
optimal use of modern technologies
and appropriate placement, to achieve
people’s happiness.” n
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