Dubai, UAE: The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Parkin, the supplier of paid public parking facilities in Dubai, to expand the number of EV “Green Charger” stations in several prime locations managed by Parkin. This initiative is part of DEWA’s ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability, encourage the use of environmentally friendly electric vehicles (EVs), and improve customer experience by facilitating convenient vehicle charging.
The MoU was signed by Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA, and Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali, CEO of Parkin, in the presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, and Ahmed Bahrozyan, Chairman of Parkin.
Al Tayer emphasised the UAE’s commitment to sustainability and green mobility, highlighting the nation’s pioneering initiatives in fostering a sustainable economy. He underscored DEWA’s EV Green Charger initiative, which aligns with national policies and strategies to promote electric vehicles and reduce carbon emissions. He noted that as of April 2024, there are over 30,000 electric vehicles in Dubai and more than 15,000 participants in the EV Green Charger programme by March 2024, demonstrating Dubai’s success in promoting sustainable transport.
Bahrozyan highlighted the pivotal collaboration between DEWA and Parkin, marking a crucial stride in Dubai’s EV journey. He stressed their commitment to supporting Dubai’s Green Mobility Strategy 2030 and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, emphasising the development of world-class EV charging infrastructure with a focus on exceptional customer service. He noted that Parkin operates over 197,000 parking spaces in Dubai and that the company’s market-leading position, operational excellence, and innovative technology will enable them to drive EV infrastructure growth while also offering environmental and decarbonisation benefits.
From 2015 until the end of March 2024, DEWA’s EV Green Charger initiative has provided approximately 26,000 MWh of electricity for charging EVs in Dubai, powering a cumulative electric vehicle distance of approximately 130 million kilometres. This initiative reflects DEWA’s commitment to advancing sustainable transportation and reducing the city’s carbon footprint.