On January 16, 2025, during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), Masdar, the UAE’s leader in clean energy, revealed that JA Solar will be one of the main suppliers for a groundbreaking renewable energy project. This project is the world’s first 24/7 gigascale initiative, combining solar power with energy storage to provide continuous renewable energy.
Founded in 2006, Masdar has been a global leader in renewable energy, focusing on solar, wind, geothermal, energy storage, and green hydrogen technologies. The company has developed and invested in over 50GW of projects across 40+ countries, all contributing to its mission of achieving net-zero goals.
Abdulaziz Alobaidli, Chief Operating Officer at Masdar, mentioned, “The record-breaking project marks a giant step forward in the clean energy transformation, addressing the intermittency of renewables and enabling the dispatch of clean energy 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As Masdar’s largest and most ambitious project to date, we are committed to collaborating with the best possible partners that will deliver to the highest standards. I look forward to working with the preferred suppliers in setting a new global benchmark in clean energy innovation.”
Aiqing Yang, Executive President of JA Solar, stated, “JA Solar is proud to deepen our collaboration with Masdar on this record-breaking project, which represents a monumental leap in the global clean energy transformation. As a company committed to advancing sustainable solutions, we share Masdar’s vision of enabling continuous, reliable clean power. This project not only sets a new global benchmark for energy innovation but also reinforces the pivotal role of high-quality, cutting-edge technology in driving the transition to a low-carbon future. We are honored to contribute to this groundbreaking initiative and are confident that our partnership will continue to set the standard for excellence in the renewable energy sector.”
Located in Abu Dhabi, this massive project will have 5.2GW of solar capacity and a 19GWh battery storage system. It will be divided into two sites: a north site with 2.6GW and a south site with 2.6GW, plus 9.5GWh of storage at each. Once completed, the project will provide 1GW of reliable power every day, helping the UAE reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. This project is a key step toward the UAE’s 2050 Net Zero Strategy and a major achievement in line with the commitments made at COP28.
