DEWA Posts Record Profit of AED 9.09 Billion in 2025 Driven by Demand and Sustainable Growth

Dubai | EcoPulse24

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) achieved its strongest-ever financial and operational performance in 2025, driven by rising demand for electricity, water, and cooling services, alongside a rapid shift toward clean energy, the authority announced today.

DEWA’s net profit after tax reached AED 9.09 billion in 2025, a 25.66% increase from 2024. Operating profit rose to AED 10.99 billion, up 17.9% year-on-year. Total consolidated revenue for the year was AED 32.84 billion, a 6.02% increase, while EBITDA reached AED 17.37 billion, reflecting strong cash flows and an efficient business model.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, stated that the 2025 results demonstrate the resilience of DEWA’s business model and effective execution of its long-term strategy, supported by sustained growth in energy and water demand across Dubai. He emphasized that sustainability remains central to DEWA’s strategy, with clean energy production exceeding 10 TWh for the first time - advancing the UAE’s vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Al Tayer also confirmed the authority’s commitment to stable and reliable dividend distributions. Net profit after tax covered the annual dividend payout of AED 6.2 billion by 1.46 times, underscoring the company’s strong financial position.

Operationally, DEWA generated 62.21 TWh of electricity in 2025, up 5.10% from 59.19 TWh in 2024. Clean energy generation rose to 10.10 TWh - a significant 52.38% year-on-year increase - accounting for 16.23% of total electricity produced. Annual peak electricity demand reached a record 11.39 GW, up 5.83%. Desalinated water demand rose 6.62% to 161.505 billion imperial gallons, with daily peak demand reaching 487 million imperial gallons compared to 455 million in the previous year. By the end of 2025, DEWA’s customer accounts grew by 56,897 to 1,327,182, a 4.48% increase.

DEWA invested AED 11.72 billion in 2025, primarily to enhance renewable energy capacity, water desalination plants, and transmission and distribution networks. Installed electricity capacity reached 17,979 MW, including 3,860 MW from clean energy sources. By 2030, DEWA projects installed capacity to exceed 23 GW, with clean energy contributing 8.3 GW (about 36.1% of the energy mix). The authority also plans to add 308 million imperial gallons per day to desalinated water capacity using reverse osmosis, raising total capacity to 735 million gallons daily by 2030.

EcoPulse24 Analysis:
DEWA’s 2025 results reflect an efficient operational model that combines financial growth with long-term sustainability. Surging demand for utilities, driven by Dubai’s population and economic expansion, is matched by DEWA’s strategic investments in clean energy - enhancing its competitive position, supporting stable dividends, and appealing to investors seeking reliable returns and sustainable growth.