Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that usage of its Hab-Reeh smart platform for the self-assessment of photovoltaic (PV) solar system designs increased by 17% during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year.The platform has played a key role in accelerating the approval of solar project designs under the Shams Dubai initiative by reducing assessment times and increasing the compliance rate of designs submitted by consultants and contractors with power quality standards to 100%.As a result, the efficiency and quality of solar system designs at the application stage have improved significantly.Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said the utility continues to invest in advanced technologies that support Dubai's clean energy transition and simplify processes for contractors, consultants and strategic partners."We invest in the latest technologies to streamline and accelerate the work of contractors, consultants and DEWA's strategic partners, supporting the net-zero transition, diversifying energy sources and increasing reliance on clean and renewable energy," Al Tayer said."The Hab-Reeh platform empowers consultants and contractors under the Shams Dubai initiative to pre-verify the quality of their designs and accelerate approval procedures in accordance with the highest technical standards."He added that the platform supports DEWA's efforts to expand solar energy projects and strengthen the sustainability of Dubai's renewable energy sector.Al Tayer also noted that Hab-Reeh received a seven-star rating at the International Best Practice Competition, underscoring DEWA's leadership in developing innovative digital solutions that support the adoption of solar energy projects.Abdulla Al Aghbari, Acting Executive Vice President of Power and Water Planning at DEWA, said the platform enables consultants and contractors to verify compliance with power quality standards before submitting designs for approval.He explained that the platform is particularly effective in assessing harmonic emissions, which can cause electrical distortion at customer premises and affect overall network power quality."This early-stage validation helps ensure a more reliable, efficient and resilient power system while optimising equipment performance and lifespan, and delivering tangible benefits to both DEWA and its customers," Al Aghbari said.DEWA has integrated the Hab-Reeh platform with its Getting Solar Permits and Connection service, allowing consultants and contractors to complete harmonic self-assessments and submit design approvals through a single process.The integration is designed to reduce time, effort and costs while improving customer experience.The Hab-Reeh service also provides unlimited design options using combinations of solar inverters selected from DEWA's list of approximately 180 approved models, enabling customised solutions for a wide range of projects.
