Al Tayer Reaffirms To Building More Sustainable & Resilient World | |
Sumita Pawar |
"Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), delivered a keynote speech at the inaugural "Energy and Transformer Days" event in the Middle East," said the report.
The event was organised by Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable future for all.
The first-ever event in the Middle East and Africa was held in Burj Khalifa, Dubai, on February 21–22, 2023.
The Energy and Transformer Days 2023 witnessed a strong turnout from industry experts and stakeholders to discuss the latest energy and transformer technologies, which is highlighted in the report.
According to the report, attendees engaged in discussions and gained insights into the latest trends and advancements in the energy sector. Under the theme, "Leading the Energy Transformation," This event was attended by customers from over 30 countries across six continents.
Al Tayer, who was the chief guest at the opening ceremony, was impressed by the advanced digital technology on display and praised Hitachi Energy's efforts to drive innovation in the industry.
Al Tayer said, "The UAE is committed to building a more sustainable and resilient world." Dubai is promoting a sustainable energy future for all and has set its sights on becoming a global hub of the green economy. "We recognise that innovation, digital transformation, and disruptive technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution are other key enablers in our sustainability journey."
According to him, digitalization is essential for integrating the large number of variables involved with renewables into the energy system.
At the event, Hitachi Energy also launched its latest product, the next-generation TXpertTM Hub. According to the report, this advanced digital technology is at the heart of the TXpert Ecosystem for Transformers digitalization and has been rebuilt from the ground up, incorporating the most recent advances in communications technology and cybersecurity.
It is conceived to connect all the digital transformer sensors to aggregate and analyse the data, providing digital connectivity and enabling local and remote monitoring to reduce cost, optimise operation, extend life expectancy, and enhance performance.
Johan Soderstrom, Head of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Hitachi Energy, said, "We are proud to have successfully hosted this event in the MEA region and for the opportunity to showcase our products and services to the key industry partners and customers." We believe that these events help drive innovation and progress in the energy sector. We are committed to supporting and participating in similar events in the future. "Well done to the team, and we continue to deliver significant customer value with real impact."
According to the report, this event showcased the team's energy, motivated by the shared goal of accelerating a carbon-neutral future—where electricity will be the backbone of the entire energy system. By combining advanced technology and services, Hitachi Energy is helping to make the energy system more resilient and secure. Beyond technical innovation, we understand our impact on societies and how important it is to improve lives and inspire others.
Speaking about the event, Dr. Mostafa Al Guezeri, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy for the UAE, Gulf, Near East, and Pakistan, said, "The event was a great opportunity to bring together industry experts and stakeholders to discuss the latest developments and opportunities in the energy sector." As an organisation, we are dedicated to deploying technologies and solutions that enable the energy system to become more sustainable, flexible, and secure. This is achieved across sectors, geographies, and for every step of each customer's journey. "We look forward to hosting more such events and continuing to work towards creating a sustainable and efficient energy future."
Energy and Transformer Days is an evolution of "Transformer Days," which has been hosted previously for the past seventeen years in different cities across the globe.