Annales de l’université d’Alger
Volume 39, Numéro 4, Pages 85-95
2025-12-11
Environmental Innovation Through Digital Twins
Authors : Tayeb Saida . Benabderrahmane Lyes .
Abstract
This research paper, entitled "Environmental Innovation through Digital Twin Technology- The Case of the United Arab Emirates", aims to highlight the role of digital twin technology as an innovative tool for improving environmental performance and advancing the path toward sustainable development. The UAE holds particular importance in this regard, as it is considered one of the pioneering and leading countries in integrating modern technologies into its national sustainability strategies, in comparison with other Arab countries. The study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach by reviewing relevant literature, analyzing programmed strategies in the UAE such as the Energy Strategy 2050 and the Net Zero Carbon Strategy 2050, in addition to examining the Virtual Power Plant Project implemented by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. The findings indicate that digital twin technology contributes to enhancing the efficiency of smart grids, improving renewable energy integration, and reducing carbon emissions by up to 20%. However, the study also reveals that its environmental applications remain at an early stage across the Arab region, despite the significant progress achieved by the UAE. The paper concludes that the UAE has successfully leveraged digital twin technology to support sustainability, yet it continues to face challenges related to high costs.
Keywords
Environmental Innovation ; Digital Twin ; the Net Zero Carbon ; Environmental Performance
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