DEWA International has widened its search for overseas energy projects through talks with major Greek power companies, marking another step in Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s push to export its utility expertise.Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and Chairman of DEWA International, led a high-level delegation to Athens for meetings with senior executives from Public Power Corporation Group and METLEN Energy & Metals.
The discussions examined cooperation in renewable and clean energy, green hydrogen, electricity networks, energy efficiency and utility infrastructure. The companies also considered opportunities linked to rising electricity demand from data centres and other power-intensive developments.
DEWA International could contribute technical expertise in operations, maintenance and facility governance to Greek projects. Its experience managing electricity and water networks may also support efforts to modernise infrastructure and integrate larger volumes of renewable generation.
The Athens visit forms part of a wider international expansion drive launched after DEWA established its wholly owned subsidiary to develop energy and water projects outside the UAE. The company is building relationships with governments, developers, utilities, investors and financial institutions as it assembles a pipeline of potential ventures.
Al Tayer said the international business aims to transfer Dubai’s utility model to overseas markets while supporting projects that use advanced technology and sustainable operating practices. DEWA has promoted its record in power generation, transmission, distribution, water management and customer services as a competitive advantage.
Talks with the Greek groups came days after DEWA International held discussions with leading energy companies in France. Those meetings explored opportunities across clean power, conventional generation, water infrastructure and digital technologies. Engagements have also taken place in other markets as the subsidiary maps potential partnerships.
PPC is Greece’s largest electricity company and has expanded from conventional generation into renewable power, distribution networks, telecommunications and energy services. The group has been investing in solar and wind capacity while reducing its dependence on lignite-fired generation.
METLEN Energy & Metals, formerly known as Mytilineos, operates across renewable energy, electricity generation, natural gas, energy trading, infrastructure and metals. Its international presence and engineering capabilities make it a potential partner for projects extending beyond the Greek market.
Greece is reshaping its power system as it increases renewable capacity, strengthens links between islands and the mainland, and seeks a larger role in regional electricity and gas networks. Solar and wind projects have expanded rapidly, but the transition has raised demand for grid reinforcement, storage and more flexible power management.
Data centres are also becoming a significant factor in electricity planning. Greece has attracted investment interest because of its location between Europe, Asia and Africa, its expanding telecommunications links and the availability of renewable energy. Large digital facilities require reliable round-the-clock power, placing pressure on utilities to accelerate network upgrades.
DEWA told Greek executives that clean energy accounts for more than 21.5 per cent of Dubai’s generation mix. The share is expected to reach 36 per cent by 2030, exceeding an earlier target of 25 per cent.
A central component is the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which combines photovoltaic and concentrated solar power technologies with energy storage and a green hydrogen pilot. Its concentrated solar power complex includes 700 megawatts of capacity, a tower exceeding 263 metres and thermal storage capable of supplying electricity for 15 hours.
DEWA has also developed a pumped-storage hydroelectric plant at Hatta with generating capacity of 250 megawatts and storage capacity of 1,500 megawatt-hours. Such facilities can help balance electricity networks as variable solar and wind generation increases.
The authority reported revenue of AED32.8 billion in 2025 and net profit after tax of AED9.06 billion. That financial position gives its international subsidiary scope to examine large infrastructure projects, although overseas expansion will require careful management of regulatory, political and construction risks.
The DEWA International delegation included Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence, and Marwan bin Haidar, Executive Vice President of Innovation and the Future, alongside other senior officials.
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