Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has called on qualified companies and consortiums to submit proposals for the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, a landmark project that will further strengthen Dubai’s position as a global leader in clean energy.
The new phase will add 2,000 megawatts (MW) of power from photovoltaic solar panels and include a 1,400MW battery storage system with a six-hour capacity, offering a total storage capacity of 8,400 megawatt-hours. Once complete, it will stand among the largest solar-plus-storage projects in the world.
Implemented under the Independent Power Producer model, the project supports the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, which aim to generate 100 percent of the emirate’s power from clean sources by mid-century.
DEWA received 49 expressions of interest for the phase, releasing the Request for Qualification document in May 2025 and the Request for Proposal in October 2025 to shortlisted bidders.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said the project reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to make Dubai a global hub for clean energy and sustainability. He noted that the emirate has raised its renewable energy target to 36 percent by 2030, up from the previous goal of 25 percent.
With the completion of the seventh phase, the solar park’s total production capacity will reach 8,060MW by 2030, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by more than 8.5 million tonnes annually. The solar park currently produces 3,860MW, with another 800MW under construction.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
