Masdar to develop 5 GW/19 GWh solar-plus-storage project in UAE
Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Co. (EWEC) plan to build a 5 GW/19 GWh solar-plus-storage project on a 90 sq km desert site in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The project will combine 5.2 GW(DC) of solar with 19 GWh of battery storage to produce 1 GW of continuous baseload renewable energy. Construction is underway and the project is expected to be operational by 2027. The facility will cost around US$6 billion and will be debt-funded.
This project addresses renewable energy intermittency, supports the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, and will create over 10,000 jobs. It highlights Abu Dhabi's leadership in sustainable energy innovation and its commitment to achieving net zero by 2050.
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January 10, 2025
EWEC issues request for proposals for 1.5 GW solar project in UAE
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to qualified companies for the development of the Zarraf Solar PV Independent Power Producer (IPP) project located in the Al Zarraf area of the Al Dhafra Region, UAE.
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November 21, 2024
250 MW pumped hydropower storage project in UAE will soon begin trial operations
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that its 250 MW pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant in Hatta is expected to start trial operations in Q1 of 2025.
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November 08, 2024
EWEC receives three bids for 1.5 GW solar park in UAE
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), has announced the receipt of three proposals for the development of a 1,500 MW(AC) Khazna Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project in Al Khazna, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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October 10, 2024
EOI invited for a 1.5 GW Solar PV Project in UAE
EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) for the development of 1.5 GW Solar PV project in the Al Zarraf area in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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September 24, 2024
Financial Close Announced for 1.5 GW Solar PV project in UAE
EDF Renewables, Korea Western Power Co. (Kowepo), and Masdar have secured financing to build a 1.5 GW Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Producer (IPP) project, located about 70 km northeast of Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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