Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited international developers to submit expressions of interest for the 1,600-megawatt (MW) seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The phase, which is expandable to 2,000MW, is set to be one of the world’s largest solar-plus-storage projects.
Large-Scale Solar and Energy Storage Development
The 7th phase of the solar park will incorporate photovoltaic solar panels and a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a 1,000MW capacity for six hours, providing a total storage capacity of 6,000 megawatt-hours (MWh). The project will be implemented under the independent power producer (IPP) model, with international developers or consortia required to submit expressions of interest by March 21, 2025.
Clean Energy Contribution and Carbon Reduction
Once operational, the 7th phase is expected to generate 4.5 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity annually. It will prevent the combustion of more than 36 billion cubic feet of natural gas and increase the solar park’s production capacity from 5,000MW to 7,260MW. This expansion will raise the share of clean energy in Dubai’s energy mix from 27% to 34% by 2030.
Additionally, the total reduction in carbon dioxide emissions is projected to rise from 6.5 million tonnes to approximately 8 million tonnes per year, reinforcing Dubai’s status as a global leader in sustainability and renewable energy innovation.
Project Timeline and Current Capacity
The 7th phase of the solar park is scheduled to be commissioned in stages between 2027 and 2029. Currently, the solar park has a production capacity of 3,460MW, with an additional 1,200MW under construction.
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