Sungrow Power Supply Co Ltd has been selected to supply key solar and battery energy storage technologies for a multi-gigawatt renewable energy project in Abu Dhabi, marking one of the world’s largest integrated solar-plus-storage developments.
The project is being developed by Masdar in partnership with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and is designed to deliver continuous round-the-clock renewable energy supply at utility scale.
The project will combine 5.2 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity with a 19 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS), enabling the delivery of approximately 1 GW of uninterrupted renewable baseload power. The development is expected to become operational by 2027.
Under the agreement, Sungrow Power Supply Co Ltd will supply 7.5 GWh of its PowerTitan 3.0 liquid-cooled battery energy storage systems along with 2.6 GW of PV inverter solutions. The deployment will include more than 1,000 battery storage units across the project site.
The project is considered a major step in advancing large-scale renewable energy integration by addressing intermittency challenges commonly associated with solar power generation. By combining utility-scale solar capacity with advanced battery storage infrastructure, the project aims to provide stable and dispatchable clean electricity comparable to conventional baseload power generation.
Industry observers view the development as a significant milestone for global renewable energy infrastructure and a potential model for future large-scale clean energy systems, particularly in regions with strong solar resources and rising electricity demand.
The initiative also aligns with the United Arab Emirates’ broader strategy to diversify its energy mix, strengthen energy security, expand clean energy infrastructure, and support decarbonisation goals.
The project is expected to support energy-intensive sectors including data centres, industrial operations, and smart urban infrastructure while contributing to reduced carbon emissions and enhanced grid resilience.
The overall development is estimated to involve investments exceeding AED 22 billion and further strengthens the Middle East’s growing position as a major global hub for renewable energy investment and utility-scale clean power projects.
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