DEWA Invites Proposals for 2,000MW Seventh Phase of MBR Solar Park

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited qualified companies and consortiums to submit proposals for the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The new phase will add 2,000 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic capacity and include a 1,400MW battery energy storage system with a six-hour capacity, offering a total storage capability of 8,400 megawatt-hours. This makes it one of the world’s largest planned solar-plus-storage developments.

Developed under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, the project supports the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, which aim to generate 100% of Dubai’s power from clean energy by mid-century.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said the initiative aligns with the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to position Dubai as a global hub for clean energy and the green economy.

“The seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is a key strategic step in diversifying Dubai’s energy mix and increasing the share of renewable and clean energy,” Al Tayer said. “It consolidates Dubai’s leadership in sustainable energy production and storage technologies and supports the net zero by 2050 goal.”

Al Tayer further noted that Dubai has raised its renewable energy target from 25% to 36% by 2030. Upon completion of this phase, the solar park’s total production capacity is expected to reach 8,060MW by 2030, helping reduce carbon emissions by over 8.5 million tonnes annually.

Currently, the solar park has an operational capacity of 3,860MW, with an additional 800MW under construction. DEWA has so far received 49 expressions of interest for the seventh phase. The Expression of Interest (EOI) document was released on 16 May 2025, and the Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued to qualified bidders on 20 October 2025.