Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has revealed that 47 international firms have expressed interest in developing the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park — a project poised to be among the world’s largest solar-plus-storage initiatives.
Announced by Saeed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, during a high-level forum at the Ritz Carlton Dubai, the development will follow the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model and marks a major step in Dubai’s clean energy transition. The event brought together over 100 global solar and storage industry leaders.
“Inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, we are committed to a sustainable future. This new phase is not just a project, but a promise to generations ahead,”
said Al Tayer.
The seventh phase will deliver over 1,600 megawatts (MW) of solar power and feature a 1,000MW battery storage system with a capacity of 6,000 megawatt-hours. Phased commissioning is set between 2027 and 2029. By 2030, it is expected to generate 4.5 terawatt-hours of clean electricity annually—eliminating the need to burn 36 billion cubic feet of natural gas and cutting carbon emissions by eight million tonnes each year.
This milestone will push clean energy’s share in Dubai’s energy mix to 34%, surpassing the original 25% target.
With the solar park’s total planned capacity rising to 7,260MW, Al Tayer noted that this positions Dubai as a global leader in the low-carbon energy shift. Backed by a strategic partnership with a Deloitte-led consortium, the project is structured for regulatory compliance, investor outreach, and long-term sustainability.
“The global interest from 47 companies across 17 countries is a strong vote of confidence in Dubai’s green energy vision,”
Al Tayer concluded.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
