Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has reported significant progress on the 1,800MW sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the world’s largest single-site solar park. Developed under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, the project represents an investment of up to AED 5.5 billion.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, recently reviewed the project’s development alongside senior officials, including Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA. The visit included a briefing from Shuaa Energy 4 representatives, who confirmed that approximately 53% of the sixth phase is complete, with 600MW already operational.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is a cornerstone of Dubai’s clean energy initiatives, supporting both the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, which aim to ensure 100% of Dubai’s power capacity is derived from clean energy sources by 2050.
The sixth phase of the solar park utilizes advanced bifacial photovoltaic technology with single-axis tracking to enhance efficiency. Once fully operational, it is expected to provide clean energy for approximately 540,000 residences and reduce around 2.36 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The project spans 20 square kilometres.
Currently, the solar park has an operational capacity of 3,460MW, with an additional 1,200MW under construction. By 2030, its total capacity is projected to reach 7,260MW, contributing around 34% of Dubai’s total energy capacity.
