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Zawya
12-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
DEWA's R&D Centre accredited by Emirates International Accreditation Centre in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard
Dubai, UAE: The Research and Development (R&D) Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been accredited by the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC), in line with the requirements of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard. This standard, developed by the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), establishes the criteria for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. The accreditation covers various aspects of photovoltaic (PV) module testing, including maximum power determination, stabilisation, insulation, endurance and reverse current overloads. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, received the accreditation certificate from Amina Ahmed Mohammed, CEO of EIAC, in the presence of Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence, and a group of DEWA's R&D officials. 'We contribute to strengthening the constructive role of the UAE in the transition to clean and renewable energy, as well as the achievement of net zero, by supporting the expansion of solar power infrastructure in the UAE and Dubai, thereby improving the efficiency of solar PV systems and promoting the adoption of research, innovation and the latest technologies for the development of the renewable energy sector. This is in line with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 to provide 100% of the emirate's energy production capacity from clean sources by 2050. We have come a long way towards sustainable growth and the adoption of the latest solar power technologies through the implementation of leading projects. The most notable of these is the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world, which has a planned production capacity of 7,260MW by 2030 and uses state-of-the-art solar PV panels and concentrated solar power technologies. We are proud of DEWA's R&D Centre which has registered 14 patents so far. Through its world-class laboratories, the Centre contributes to the development and implementation of innovative solutions in future energy – with the goal of improving the overall integration of solar into DEWA's grid and within the UAE in general,' said Al Tayer. Bin Salman said: 'Solar power is a key research area activity at the R&D Centre, with the aim of studying ways to enhance solar photovoltaic technologies to mitigate the effects of soiling and extreme desert conditions on the performance of solar PV panels, as well as test their long-term reliability and develop appropriate standards.'
Mid East Info
21-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
EDGE Entity EPI Receives Prestigious Accreditation from EIAC for Calibration - Middle East Business News and Information
EPI is the first company in the UAE to achieve ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for its aerospace calibration laboratory Abu Dhabi, UAE: May, 2025 – EPI, an entity of EDGE Group and the cornerstone of precision engineering in the UAE's aerospace, oil and gas, and defence industries, has become the first company in the UAE to be awarded the prestigious ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for its calibration laboratory by the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC). This achievement reinforces EPI's position as a national leader in quality and precision, and ensures that its calibration laboratory meets the highest international standards for technical competence, impartiality, and reliability. The accreditation was awarded to Michael Deshaies, CEO of EPI, by Khawla Mohamed Alzarooni – Head of Calibration Laboratory Accreditation Section, EIAC; in the presence of Ahmed Al Khoori, EDGE Senior Vice President of Strategy & Excellence; Hussam Haboush, Business Development Director – EPI; Saeed Salem Al Kaabi, Government Relations and General Service Manager – EPI; Muhammad Waqas, SHEQ Manager – EPI; during the Make it in the Emirates forum being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 19 to 22 May. Commenting on the success, Michael said: 'This demonstrates EPI's dedication to maintaining the highest standards in precision and dependability, ensuring our clients receive accurate and trustworthy results. It underscores our investment in advanced technologies and skilled personnel, aligning with our mission to deliver excellence across all our operations.' EIAC is an internationally recognised accreditation body, under the umbrella of the Dubai Executive Council, that provides accreditation services for various conformity assessment bodies, including testing, calibration, inspection, and certification of management systems, products, and personnel, while adhering to the highest international standards.
