Abu dhabi: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited qualified companies and consortiums to submit proposals for the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This phase aims to add 2,000 megawatts (MW) from photovoltaic solar panels and includes a 1,400MW battery storage system with a six-hour capacity, providing a total storage capacity of 8,400 megawatt-hours. It is set to be one of the world’s largest solar-plus-storage projects.
According to Emirates News Agency, the project will be implemented under the independent power producer model and supports the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. These initiatives aim to provide 100 percent of the emirate’s total power capacity from clean sources by mid-century. DEWA has received 49 expressions of interest (EOIs) for the seventh phase, with the EOI document released on May 16, 2025, and the Request for Proposal document issued to qualified bidders on October 20, 2025.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, stated that this project aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to make Dubai a global hub for clean energy and the green economy. Al Tayer highlighted that the seventh phase is a strategic step in diversifying Dubai’s energy mix and increasing the share of renewable and clean energy, supporting the net-zero by 2050 target.
Al Tayer also mentioned that the renewable energy target in Dubai’s energy mix has been raised to 36 percent by 2030, compared to the originally planned 25 percent. Upon completion of the seventh phase, the solar park’s total production capacity will reach 8,060MW by 2030, significantly reducing CO2 emissions by more than 8.5 million tonnes annually. The solar park currently has a production capacity of 3,860MW, with an additional 800MW under construction.