Abu Dhabi, UAE – The United Arab Emirates has begun developing the world’s first
and largest renewable energy project of its kind, combining solar power with a battery storage system.
This is to provide continuous baseload power of 1 GW, 24/7.
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of
the Presidential Court for Development Affairs and Martyrs’ Families,
laid the foundation stone for the project.
It is being developed by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar),
in cooperation with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC).
Project details
The project includes a 5.2 GW photovoltaic solar power plant,
equipped with a 19 GWh battery system for energy storage.
It aims to address the problem of instability in renewable energy supplies,
providing clean, sustainable energy around the clock at globally competitive prices.
Investment and benefits
The project’s investment value exceeds AED 22 billion,
and it is expected to create more than 10,000 job opportunities.
It establishes new manufacturing facilities and contributes to avoiding approximately 5.7 million tons of carbon emissions annually.
The project is scheduled to become operational in 2027.
Innovation and technologies
The project relies on advanced technologies including a virtual power plant model,
Grid formation technologies, self-restart capabilities, AI-enhanced forecasting,
and an intelligent power distribution system.
The project was first announced during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week last January.
In the presence of the President of the State, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
It is a historic achievement that reinforces the UAE’s position as
a leading global destination in the field of renewable energy.
