Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) has appointed a global consortium led by Deloitte as the consultant for the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, a key step towards achieving Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050.
The new phase will add 1,600 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, integrated with a 1,000MW battery energy storage system (BESS), making it one of the world’s largest solar-plus-storage projects under the independent power producer (IPP) model. Commissioning is set to begin in phases between 2027 and 2029, allowing DEWA to exceed its initial 5,000MW solar park target by 2030, ahead of schedule.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, highlighted the significance of the project, stating: “The seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is a testament to Dubai’s visionary leadership and its rapid transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. By integrating advanced solar PV with large-scale battery storage, this phase will not only address solar energy intermittency but also serve as a benchmark for sustainable power systems worldwide.”
The project aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and is expected to drive foreign investment, create high-skilled jobs, and advance renewable energy technologies in the region. Deloitte and the consortium will oversee regulatory compliance, IPP tender management, commercial negotiations, financial structuring, and investor outreach through global marketing efforts.
As the world’s largest single-site solar park under the IPP model, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park remains central to Dubai’s clean energy ambitions. The integration of a 1,000MW battery energy storage system will enhance renewable energy utilization and ensure stable, dispatchable clean power for the Emirate.
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