DEWA Invites International Developers for 1,600MW Seventh Phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited international developers to submit expressions of interest for a tender to develop the 1,600-megawatt (MW) seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This phase, with the potential to expand to 2,000MW, will utilize photovoltaic solar panels and a battery energy storage system with a capacity of 1,000MW for six hours, providing a total storage capacity of 6,000 megawatt-hours (MWh). This development will make it one of the world’s largest solar-plus-storage projects. The phase will be implemented under the independent power producer (IPP) model. DEWA has invited international developers or consortia to submit their expressions of interest by 21 March 2025.
The seventh phase is expected to generate 4.5 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity annually, preventing the combustion of more than 36 billion cubic feet of natural gas. This expansion will increase the solar park’s planned production capacity from 5,000MW to 7,260MW, elevating the share of clean energy in Dubai’s energy mix from 27% to 34% by 2030. As a result, Dubai's total reduction in carbon dioxide emissions will increase from 6.5 million tonnes to approximately 8 million tonnes annually, further solidifying the city’s global leadership in sustainability and renewable energy innovation. The seventh phase is scheduled to become operational in stages between 2027 and 2029.
A DEWA study concluded that battery energy storage systems (BESS) are the most cost-effective energy storage solution, optimizing land use while enhancing grid stability and renewable energy reliability. The integration of advanced solar PV technology with battery storage mitigates solar intermittency and sets a replicable model for sustainable power generation. The current production capacity of the solar park stands at 3,460MW, with an additional 1,200MW currently under construction.
Submission Details
Expressions of interest should be addressed to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, P.O. Box 564, Dubai, UAE, and an electronic copy should be sent to the following email addresses:
Expressions of interest should include the company’s name, address, phone, mobile, fax, email, a brief description of activities, headquarters' location, and main contact person.
