The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) required reliable PV measurement technologies for an outdoor solar testing site as part of a large solar energy project, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
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| Client | Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) |
| Time frame | 2014–2017 |
| Project location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
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| Regulations/standards involved | IEC 60904, IEC 60068 |
Initial situation and requirements
The Dubai local energy utility, DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) is moving toward renewable energies as the primary source of power for the region.
The goal is to establish 1 GW of photovoltaics and more than 700 MW of concentrated solar power in the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
The project requires strong research and development support, and to this end DEWA enlisted the help of TÜV Rheinland to create a test hub in the desert. Part of which is focused on carrying out measurements, such as energy yield , to ensure the viability of the modules.
Solutions, results
Our experts led a small consortium to develop, install and commission the measurement systems and technologies required for the project.
We supplied the hard- and software for the precise benchmarking of more than 128 PV modules from a variety of testing angles. In addition to the engineering and measurement tasks, our team carried out training, maintenance and calibration services to enable DEWA to meet its goals.
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DEWA oversees the largest single-site solar park based on IPP models. The solar park is the result of investments totaling around 11 billion euros.The solar park will reduce 6.5 million tons of carbon emissions a year. |
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With the help of our experts, DEWA has achieved what it set out to do, establishing a unique and highly accurate outdoor test site in the field of solar energy. We provided:
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About TÜV Rheinland
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