The project includes a 1,000 MW battery energy storage system capable of storing electricity for six hours, totaling 6,000 megawatt-hours . This integration positions it among the world's largest solar-plus-storage initiatives.
Developers have until March 21, 2025, to submit expressions of interest. The project will be developed under the Independent Power Producer model, a structure that has successfully driven investment and innovation in Dubai's energy sector.
Upon completion, the seventh phase is expected to generate 4.5 terawatt-hours of electricity annually, reducing reliance on fossil fuels by avoiding the consumption of over 36 billion cubic feet of natural gas. This will contribute to a substantial reduction in carbon emissions, increasing the total CO₂ savings from 6.5 million tonnes to approximately 8 million tonnes per year.
This expansion will elevate the solar park's planned production capacity from 5,000 MW to 7,260 MW, boosting the share of clean energy in Dubai's energy mix from 27% to 34% by 2030.
DEWA's study highlights the crucial role of battery energy storage systems in optimizing land use and stabilizing renewable energy supply. The integration of advanced solar PV technology with battery storage is seen as a model for sustainable power, addressing solar intermittency issues.
The seventh phase is scheduled to become operational in stages between 2027 and 2029.
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