Phase 7 at Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park: 2 GW PV and 1.4 GW/6‑hr Storage

Post by : Bianca Suleiman

Dubai is advancing its renewable infrastructure with a major addition to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) has announced Phase 7, which will deliver 2,000 megawatts of photovoltaic capacity alongside a 1,400 MW battery storage facility capable of six hours of discharge — equivalent to 8,400 megawatt‑hours of stored energy.

DEWA has launched a tender under the independent power producer (IPP) framework, inviting experienced international companies and consortiums to submit proposals. The expansion is fully consistent with Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, both targeting 100% of the emirate’s power capacity from clean sources by mid‑century.

DEWA’s Managing Director & CEO, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, described Phase 7 as a calculated step to diversify Dubai’s energy mix, increase the share of renewables and reinforce the emirate’s role as a global centre for sustainability and innovation. With this addition, Dubai has raised its renewable contribution target for 2030 from 25% to 36%, and the solar park’s overall capacity is forecast to reach 8,060 MW by 2030, avoiding more than 8.5 million tonnes of CO₂ annually.

To date, the solar park has reached 3,860 MW of operational capacity, with a further 800 MW currently under construction. The Phase 7 package marks a significant escalation in both generation and large‑scale storage, a critical element for turning intermittent solar output into a reliable clean power supply.