Why is UAE launching a solar power and battery storage project?

The launch of the solar power and battery storage project marks a pivotal moment in the clean energy transformation, allowing renewable energy to be dispatched 24 hours a day, seven days a week, reaffirming the UAE’s position as a global pioneer in renewable energy deployment.

Will Dubai's new solar power plant be able to operate 24/7?

The facility will be capable of operating 24/7 on renewable energy. This will also be the world’s first 24/7 solar PV, battery storage gigascale project, according to Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), which are part of the project.

Why should we invest in the UAE energy sector?

Guided by the UAE leadership, this united effort within the energy sector powers the nation’s technological advancement, ushering in a new era of intelligence, resilience, flexibility, and commercial opportunity while ensuring sustainable and uninterrupted energy for exponential growth.

What is EWEC doing in Abu Dhabi?

Located in Abu Dhabi, the project will feature a 5.2 gigawatt DC solar photovoltaic plant, coupled with a 19 gigawatt-hour battery energy storage system, setting a global benchmark in clean energy innovation. “In collaboration with EWEC and our partners, we will develop a renewable energy facility capable of providing clean energy round the clock.