Name of the Project
Hatta hydroelectric power station project.

Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Client
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).

Project Description
The project entails the construction of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s first hydroelectric power station and forms part of the Hatta Comprehensive Development Plan.
The 250 MW power station will generate electricity using existing water stored in the Hatta dam, which can store up to 6.5-billion litres of water, and an upper reservoir that will be built in the mountain to store up to 3.3-billion litres.

The upper reservoir will be 300 m above the dam level.
During off-peak hours, turbines that use clean and cheap solar energy will pump water from the dam to the upper reservoir.
During peak load hours, when production cost is high, turbines operated by the speed of water fall from the upper reservoir will generate electricity that will be connected to the DEWA’s grid. 

The efficiency of power production will reach 90%, with response to demand for energy within 90 seconds.
The project will provide other services, including irrigation, flood control and storing fresh drinking water.

Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.

Value
Dh1.92-billion.

Duration
The project is expected to take five years to complete.

Latest Developments
EDF was awarded the consultancy contract for the project in June.
The consultancy contract covers design, hydrogeological, geological, environmental, geotechnical and deep excavation studies. It also includes consultancy on deep-water tunnel designs, the dam and hydroelectric power station, the tender for material supply, supervision of construction work, site installation, on-site testing and commissioning.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
EDF (consultancy contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
DEWA media communications office, tel +971 4 515 1784 or email media@dewa.gov.ae.