- DEWA invited bids for the 7th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which will add 2,000MW of solar and 1,400MW / 8,400 MWh of battery storage.
- The project supports Dubai’s Net Zero 2050 goals, increasing renewable capacity to 8,060MW and reducing CO₂ emissions by 8.5 million tonnes per year.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited qualified companies and consortia to submit proposals for the 7th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which will add 2,000MW of solar PV capacity and a 1,400MW battery storage system with a six-hour duration. With this capacity, it will provide 8,400MWh of total storage, making it one of the world’s largest solar-plus-storage projects.
The 2,000MW solar and 1,400MW storage phase will boost Dubai’s renewable share to 36% by 2030. The project supports Dubai’s Clean Energy and Net Zero 2050 strategies, aiming to achieve 100% clean power by mid-century.
Meanwhile, implemented under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, the project aligns with Dubai’s ambition to become a global hub for clean energy and the green economy. DEWA also received 49 expressions of interest after releasing the Request for Qualification document in May 2025 and issuing the Request for Proposal to qualified bidders on October 20, 2025.
Furthermore, MD & CEO Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer stated that the project marks “a key step in diversifying Dubai’s energy mix” and supports the emirate’s goal of achieving net-zero by 2050. Upon completion, the solar park’s total production capacity will reach 8,060MW by 2030, resulting in an annual reduction of over 8.5 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
DEWA currently operates 3,860MW from the solar park, with 800MW under construction.