DEWA’s Hab Reeh platform grows 17% in H1 2026 and accelerates Shams Dubai solar approvals
DEWA’s Hab Reeh platform posts 17% growth in H1 2026, accelerating Shams Dubai approvals and securing 100% power-quality compliance for solar projects.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) said its smart self-assessment platform Hab Reeh recorded a 17% increase in use during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year. The tool, developed to vet photovoltaic system designs, has shortened evaluation times and pushed design compliance with power-quality standards to 100%. DEWA said the platform is playing a central role in speeding approvals under the Shams Dubai initiative and improving the technical quality of solar projects across the emirate.
DEWA reports 17% increase in Hab Reeh use
DEWA reported that more consultants, contractors and strategic partners are using Hab Reeh to pre-validate solar PV designs, leading to the observed rise in platform activity. The authority highlighted that this uptick reflects growing digital adoption among industry stakeholders working on rooftop and distributed solar installations.
Officials noted that higher platform usage has directly contributed to faster processing of design approvals, reducing back-and-forth during submission and review. DEWA framed the adoption as part of wider efforts to scale renewable energy deployment while maintaining grid reliability.
Platform cuts evaluation time and ensures 100% compliance
DEWA said Hab Reeh significantly shortens the time needed to evaluate solar project designs by automating key technical checks. According to the authority, the platform has raised the share of submissions meeting DEWA’s power-quality criteria to 100%, eliminating preventable delays caused by noncompliant designs.
The system’s automated checks flag issues early, enabling designers to correct problems before formal submission. This preemptive approach reduces rework, lowers administrative burden and accelerates the route from design to commissioning.
Technical focus on harmonics and power-quality standards
Hab Reeh specifically assesses electrical parameters that affect grid stability and customer equipment, with a strong emphasis on harmonic emissions. DEWA explained that uncontrolled harmonic distortion can harm sensitive devices, degrade power quality and increase maintenance needs for both customers and the network.
By identifying potential harmonic and other power-quality problems during design, the platform helps ensure installations meet technical thresholds. DEWA framed this early validation as central to long-term reliability, better asset performance and extended equipment life for project owners.
Benefits to consultants, contractors and project timelines
Industry players said the platform empowers consultants and contractors to self-check designs against DEWA’s technical requirements before submission. DEWA’s leadership emphasized that this capability simplifies workflows and reduces uncertainty for firms delivering solar projects under Shams Dubai.
Firms that adopt the tool can expect fewer revision requests and a smoother approval trajectory, which in turn can shorten overall project timelines. DEWA positioned Hab Reeh as a practical enabler for industry participants to meet high engineering standards while scaling installations.
Global recognition underscores digital innovation
DEWA highlighted that Hab Reeh received a seven-star rating in an international awards competition for best practices, underscoring the authority’s push into digital solutions. The recognition was presented as evidence of DEWA’s leadership in developing replicable digital tools that enhance solar project efficiency on a global scale.
The authority described the accolade as validation of its approach to combining regulatory oversight with advanced, user-facing digital systems. DEWA said such recognition bolsters the emirate’s standing as a testbed for renewable energy deployment supported by smart governance.
Role in Shams Dubai and Dubai’s clean-energy goals
DEWA linked the platform’s gains to the broader Shams Dubai initiative, which aims to expand rooftop and distributed solar across the city. The authority noted that improving the quality and speed of design approval supports Dubai’s commitments to carbon neutrality and diversified energy sources.
Hab Reeh is presented as one of several digital measures intended to accelerate the adoption of clean energy while safeguarding grid performance. DEWA framed the platform as complementary to policy, technical standards and financing mechanisms that together aim to grow the local solar market.
DEWA executives said the investment in Hab Reeh is consistent with the authority’s strategy to deploy advanced technology in support of sustainability targets and operational efficiency. They stressed that digital pre-validation tools reduce friction for developers and help ensure new solar capacity integrates smoothly with the power network.