Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has marked a significant milestone in the emirate’s clean energy transition, adding 1,000 megawatts of clean energy production capacity by the end of 2025 as part of the sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
The new capacity represents progress within the 1,800MW sixth phase of the solar park and underscores DEWA’s efforts to accelerate renewable energy development in line with international standards. The milestone strengthens Dubai’s energy infrastructure while supporting long-term economic growth and sustainability goals.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said the achievement reflects the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to fast-track the shift to renewable energy and reinforce Dubai’s global standing in sustainability and innovation. He noted that the phased implementation approach enhances energy system resilience while meeting rising demand driven by population and economic expansion.
The development aligns with the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which targets 100 percent of energy production capacity from clean sources by mid-century. It also supports Dubai’s broader ambition to build a green economy grounded in innovation and operational efficiency.
Launched in 2012, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is one of the UAE’s flagship renewable energy projects. Its total production capacity has reached 3,860MW and is expected to exceed 8,000MW by 2030, well above the original target of 5,000MW.
DEWA confirmed that tenders for the seventh phase were issued in 2025, while the remaining 800MW of the sixth phase is scheduled to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2026.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
