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Key Engineering Takeaways
- Net metering allows solar electricity generated on-site to offset your monthly DEWA electricity bill.
- All inverters and solar PV modules must appear on the official DEWA-certified equipment list.
- AC-side switchgear, isolators, and bi-directional meters must be installed by accredited contractors.
- Commercial roofs with high daytime consumption (warehouses, factories) achieve the fastest return on investment.
Overview: How the Shams Dubai Program Operates
Under the landmark Shams Dubai initiative launched by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, building owners are legally authorized to generate electricity using on-site rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and export excess generation directly into DEWA’s distribution grid.
Unlike off-grid systems that rely on expensive battery storage, Shams Dubai operates through Net Metering. A bi-directional smart electricity meter measures both the power consumed from DEWA and the surplus energy exported to the grid. Any surplus units are credited against future bills at the standard tariff rate.
Eligibility for Shams Dubai Solar Connections
- Private Villas & Mansions: Rooftop installations in Emirates Hills, Palm Jumeirah, Al Barsha, and Arabian Ranches.
- Commercial Warehouses & Logistics Hubs: Large flat steel roofs in Al Quoz, Dubai Investments Park (DIP), and Jebel Ali.
- Schools, Colleges & Healthcare Facilities: Properties with steady daytime operating hours matching peak solar production.
- Industrial Manufacturing Plants: High baseload operations seeking long-term operational expenditure reduction.
The DEWA Solar Approval Roadmap
- Solar Feasibility & Shading Analysis: Calculation of annual irradiance, available structural roof load, and optimum PV array tilt angles.
- DEWA Equipment Verification: Ensuring inverters and panels are certified under DEWA’s solar equipment standards.
- AC Connection Design & SLD Submission: Drafting the AC isolation scheme, breaker coordination, surge protection, and interlock protection.
- Site Installation & Testing: Structurally securing mounting rails, cabling DC circuits, and integrating the AC solar distribution board.
- DEWA Bi-Directional Smart Meter Fixing: Inspection by DEWA solar engineers and commissioning of the bi-directional meter.
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