DUBAI, 14th April, 2021 (WAM) -- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has won the Best Business Award, one of the UK's highest-profile awards. DEWA won in the Best Customer Focus category for its Hab-Reeh Web Service, a smart interactive platform for self-assessment of photovoltaic solar-system designs, which was launched as part of the Shams Dubai initiative aimed at encouraginh building owners to install solar energy systems and connect them to DEWA's grid.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA expressed his pride at winning this award for the second time, noting that it reflects DEWA's commitment to transform the Government of Dubai into a fully digital government.

"Hab-Reeh Interactive Web Service supports the design and installation of solar photovoltaic panels rooftop energy systems according to the highest quality levels and the best international standards. It accelerates the assessment and approval of these systems, as well as ensuring their compliance with DEWA's quality energy standards. This saves the time and effort of Shams Dubai project constructors. It also supports the significant results achieved by Shams Dubai. Until 31 March 2021, Shams Dubai has connected over 6,727 buildings with a capacity of 298.7MW,"

Al Tayer added.

The jury congratulated DEWA for winning the award, commending its success in automating the assessment and approval of solar photovoltaic rooftop energy systems.