Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced it has developed several innovations using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the efficiency of operations in Dubai’s water network.
The technology is also being used to monitor cyberattacks, leaks, and faults, and isolate and repair them immediately.
The AI solutions can predict malfunctions of smart meters and pumps based on sensor data, in addition to automating the notifications that are sent to customers in the event of a potential water leak on their premises.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, noted that DEWA is working to reshape the concept of a utility through Digital DEWA, its digital arm, to become the first digital utility in the world with autonomous systems for renewable energy and storage, while expanding the use of AI and digital services.
This enhances the competitiveness of Dubai, supports DEWA’s continuous efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and maintains its position as it surpasses major European and American utilities in several indicators.