Sharjah generated 5.4 billion kilowatt-hours in H1: SEWA

By Samantha Allen

Published: September 27, 2021 | 9:01 PM GMT

Sharjah generated 5.

4 billion kilowatt-hours in H1: SEWA

SHARJAH, 27th September, 2021 – Energy generated in the Emirate of Sharjah amounted to 5.

4 billion kilowatt-hours during the first half of the year, according to latest statistics by the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA).

Figures indicated that the residential sector in the Emirate of Sharjah is the most in consuming electricity at 41.

19 percent, and the commercial sector is in 2nd place with 35.

18 percent, followed by the government sector with 12.

03 percent, then the industrial sector by 11.

48 percent, and the agricultural sector by 0.

13 percent.

Engineer Issa Obaid Al Suwaidi, Director of Electricity Production at SEWA, confirmed that the strategy of implementing SEWA projects in the field of electric power generation aims to achieve the vision of H.

Dr.

Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to meet the demand of electricity, keeping pace with the residential, commercial and industrial growth in the Emirate of Sharjah and increasing production capacity.

He pointed out that the Authority is working on the implementation of two projects to develop the Al Hamriyah and Layyah stations, which are considered among the most ambitious projects in the production of electrical energy with high efficiency in the Emirate of Sharjah, contributing to meeting the rapid demand for energy in the emirate.

Al Suwaidi added that the Authority was able to achieve its most important strategic objectives to reduce emissions and raise operating efficiency in cooperation with major international companies.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.