DEWA approved solar contractor in Dubai
Only DEWA-enrolled contractors can connect solar to Dubai's grid. Here is what that approval means, how to check it, and our credentials.
- Status
- DEWA Approved Solar Contractor
- Programme
- Shams Dubai
- Certifications
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001
- In Dubai since
- 2005
What DEWA approval means
In Dubai, grid-connected solar cannot be installed by any company that simply holds a trade licence. DEWA only allows enrolled solar PV contractors, with DEWA-certified engineers on staff, to design, submit and connect systems under the Shams Dubai programme. A system installed by anyone else cannot be legally connected.
Three checks before you sign
- Enrolment. Confirm the company appears on DEWA's enrolled contractors list.
- Category. Confirm the contractor's category covers your system size.
- Equipment. Ask for module and inverter datasheets and check they are on DEWA's approved list with MoIAT ECAS conformity.
A contractor who hesitates on any of these checks is telling you something. Each takes a few minutes and removes most of the risk in a solar project.
Smart Gulf Energy's credentials
| Credential | Detail |
|---|---|
| DEWA | Approved Solar Contractor |
| Quality | ISO 9001:2015 |
| Environment | ISO 14001 |
| Experience | Delivering solar in Dubai since 2005 |
| Scope | Survey, design, NOC, approvals, installation, inspection, O&M |
What we handle for you
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Site survey | Roof structure, shading, consumption profile and available capacity |
| NOC and design approval | Enrolled contractor submits the application and system design to DEWA |
| Equipment | Modules and inverters from DEWA's approved list with MoIAT ECAS conformity |
| Installation | Carried out by DEWA-certified personnel to DRRG guidelines |
| Inspection | DEWA checks the system matches the approved design |
| Energisation | Bidirectional meter fitted, net metering active, system live |
Comparing options? See our list of solar companies in Dubai and the Shams Dubai guide.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if a solar contractor is DEWA approved?
Look the company up on DEWA's list of enrolled solar PV contractors and consultants, and confirm its category covers your system size.
What happens if a non-approved contractor installs my solar system?
It cannot be legally connected to DEWA's grid under Shams Dubai, so you would not benefit from net metering.
What do DEWA contractor categories mean?
Enrolled contractors are categorised, and the category determines the size of system they may deliver. Check that the category covers your project before signing.
Is Smart Gulf Energy DEWA approved?
Yes. Smart Gulf Energy is a DEWA Approved Solar Contractor and has delivered solar in Dubai since 2005.
DEWA-approved since the programme began
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