Dubai, UAE – Dubai Electricity and Water Authority concluded 2025 with a qualitative achievement that enhances the transition path towards clean energy in the Emirate of Dubai.
This is achieved by bringing 1,000 megawatts of clean energy production capacity into service, as part of the progress achieved in the sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which has a total capacity of 1,800 megawatts.
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, stressed that this achievement reflects the Authority’s commitment to achieving the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources and supporting Dubai’s position as a world leader in sustainability and energy sector innovation.
He explained that this achievement is in line with the UAE Climate Neutrality Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050.
Which aims to provide 100% of Dubai’s energy from clean sources by mid-century.
This strengthens the emirate’s position as a global model in the transition towards a green economy based on sustainability and innovation.
This achievement is also considered an important milestone in the rapid expansion of renewable energy projects implemented by the Authority.
It also reflects its commitment to enhancing reliance on clean energy sources and supporting the readiness of Dubai’s energy system to keep pace with population and economic growth requirements.
In addition to establishing a sustainable model for energy production based on innovation and operational efficiency.
strategic projects
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2012, is one of the most prominent strategic projects in the country’s journey towards a sustainable future based on renewable and clean energy.
Its current production capacity has risen to 3,860 MW, with plans to increase it to more than 8,000 MW by 2030, instead of the previously planned 5,000 MW.
Reflecting Dubai’s accelerating ambition to enhance the contribution of clean energy to the energy mix and reduce carbon emissions by more than 8.5 million tons annually.
In addition to consolidating the emirate’s position as a global center for a green economy based on knowledge and innovation.
The Authority’s efforts to expand in this field continue.
During 2025, a tender for the seventh phase of the complex was issued.
The remaining 800 MW of Phase 6 capacity is scheduled to enter service by the last quarter of 2026.
