DUBAI, Sept. 2, 2022 (WAM) — The Research and Development (R&D) Center of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched six user-friendly robotic carriers for easy transport and smooth lifting of photovoltaic panels. registered the second patent. from any surface. It can also transport sensitive glass panels and delicate materials.
The carrier is self-balancing and features a 90 degree wheel lock hinge mechanism that allows the wheels to move along with the product being transported, minimizing human interference.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, expressed pride in this new achievement, which adds to DEWA’s track record of success. Al Tayer said the patents registered by the Research and Development Center highlight the importance of the Center’s role in developing the talent and capabilities of Emirati researchers and enriching the scientific community in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates and the world. Emphasized and emphasized.
“This will make the R&D center a global platform for the launch of promising technologies. The center will further DEWA’s leading position at the forefront of utilities around the world and lead the world. We support our vision of becoming a sustainable and innovative company,” he said.
Waleed bin Salman, executive vice president of business development and excellence at DEWA, said new patents are on the way and since the center’s launch, the center has been featured at international scientific conferences and international peer-reviewed journals. It added that it had published 103 research papers.
The R&D Center has 44 male and female researchers, including 28 PhD and MA holders. Through the “Al Baheth” programme, the center develops competencies and attracts Emirates graduates to become part of the team. The “Tatweer Collaboration Program” fosters a culture of R&D among DEWA employees. It also supports Emirati’s capabilities and creates a sustainable approach for R&D projects at DEWA.
