Progress Update on the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has reviewed progress at the 1,800MW sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This project, developed under the independent power producer (IPP) model, has attracted investments of up to AED 5.5 billion. Notably, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is recognized as the world’s largest single-site solar park.
Importance of the Solar Park
The projects within the solar park, implemented by DEWA using the IPP model, are crucial for achieving the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. These initiatives aim to ensure that 100% of Dubai’s total power capacity comes from clean energy sources by 2050.
Current Progress
During the review, Al Tayer was accompanied by Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA, along with senior officials and engineers from DEWA. Officials from Shuaa Energy 4 provided updates on the sixth phase, which is approximately 53% complete, with 600MW out of the total 1,800MW already operational.
Technology and Environmental Impact
The sixth phase utilizes advanced bifacial solar photovoltaic technologies with single-axis tracking. This phase is estimated to provide clean energy for approximately 540,000 residences and reduce around 2.36 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The project covers an area of 20 square kilometres.
Future Capacity Goals
Currently, the solar park has a production capacity of 3,460MW, with an additional 1,200MW under construction. By 2030, the total capacity of the solar park is expected to reach 7,260MW, with clean energy contributing approximately 34% of Dubai’s total energy capacity.
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