The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate digital transformation and innovation across the emirate’s energy sector. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of GITEX Global Week, aims to leverage Google Cloud’s advanced capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data analytics to build a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable energy ecosystem.
A Strategic Push for Digital Transformation
The collaboration establishes a framework for identifying and developing mutually beneficial projects that will modernize Abu Dhabi’s energy infrastructure. The signing was witnessed by H.E. Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the DoE, and formalized by H.E. Engineer Shaima Abdullah Al Mulla, Executive Director at the DoE, and Abdul Rahman Al Thehaiban, Managing Director for Google Cloud in MENAT.
H.E. Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan hailed the partnership as a significant step forward, stating, “Our partnership with Google Cloud will be a game-changer in advancing digital transformation that supports future-ready, sustainable energy and water systems. By leveraging Google Cloud’s world-class expertise and industry best practices, together we will aim to deploy AI and cloud at scale to improve reliability, lower costs, and speed the integration of clean energy across Abu Dhabi.”
Five Pillars of Innovation
The MoU outlines a comprehensive approach to cooperation, focusing on five key areas designed to address critical challenges within the energy sector. These pillars include:
- Digital Transformation and Data Analytics: Utilizing Google Cloud’s technology to manage and analyze vast datasets from the energy sector, enabling data-driven decisions for grid management, demand forecasting, and resource optimization.
- AI and Machine Learning: Deploying AI and ML models to improve the efficiency and reliability of infrastructure, including predictive maintenance for power plants and optimizing the performance of renewable energy assets.
- Energy & Water Efficiency and Conservation: Developing innovative solutions to promote more sustainable consumption and management of vital resources.
- Capacity Building and Talent Development: Launching joint training programs, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions on topics such as AI, data science, and cybersecurity to upskill local talent.
- Innovation and Research Development: Collaborating on pilot projects and research initiatives that can support the long-term future of Abu Dhabi’s energy sector.
Building on Existing AI Initiatives
This collaboration with Google Cloud strategically complements the DoE’s existing AD.WE platform, an advanced AI system developed with Presight to deliver more efficient energy management across the emirate. By integrating Google’s global expertise, Abu Dhabi is reinforcing its position as a hub for sustainable energy innovation and advancing its mission to create a technologically advanced and resilient energy framework for the future.
About the Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi
The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE) was established in 2018 to guide the transformation of the Emirate’s energy sector. The DoE is tasked with setting the policies, regulations, and strategies to create a prosperous economy, a sustainable society, and a safe environment. It focuses on protecting consumer interests, mitigating the environmental effects of the energy sector, and ensuring reliable, secure, and affordable energy services through the adoption of smart and innovative technologies.
Source: Zawya
