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A report from the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy confirms the stability and strength of the electricity network

March 20, 2024

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy’s report for 2023 revealed the exceptional performance of the emirate’s electricity network. It has achieved advanced reliability indicators comparable to the best global networks.

The report showed that the Abu Dhabi Electricity Network was distinguished by the SAIFI and SAIDI indicators. This indicates its stability and efficiency in delivering energy to industrial areas, and this achievement is necessary to ensure continuity of operations and ensure a favorable working environment for industrial companies.

The report emphasized the ability of the Abu Dhabi Electricity Network to meet the increasing demand for energy, taking into account the needs of existing and future industries, thanks to the excellence of the Abu Dhabi Electricity Network, and that the emirate will become an ideal destination to attract various industries. It provides a stable and safe work environment that stimulates growth and sustainability.

The Abu Dhabi Electricity Network is ranked among the best networks in the world according to CEER standards for the year 2022, and the average duration of power outages in Khalifa Industrial Zones A and B is only 10 minutes annually, while customers of the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) face outages of less than 4 minutes annually, and the frequency of outages reaches The current in the Khalifa B area reaches once every 10 years on average, while in both ICAD and Khalifa A it reaches once every 20 years on average.

Ahmed Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Energy, stressed the department’s commitment to developing the energy sector in cooperation with the companies operating in it, and stressed the importance of achieving optimal use of available energy sources and diversifying the sources of electricity production in a way that supports sustainability.

The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi 2023 report is a testimony to the emirate’s commitment to developing the energy sector and enhancing the reliability of the electricity network. Which contributes significantly to supporting the economic development process and attracting more investments in various fields.