5 renewable energy projects to watch in the UAE

According to the Dubai Net Zero Emissions Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, clean energy is expected to make up 100 per cent of the capacity for energy production by 2050. Read on to learn about several key renewable energy projects in the UAE.

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is the world’s largest single-site solar park. With investments totaling AED 50bn, by 2030, the project is expected to have a 5,000 MW production capacity. The project will reduce annual carbon emissions by over 6.5 million tons upon completion. Owned by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the sixth phase will provide clean energy to 540,000 residences in Dubai and reduce around 2.36 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

Al-Ajban Solar Park in Abu Dhabi

The Al-Ajban Solar Park in Abu Dhabi will have a power generation capacity of 1,500MW (AC) and predicted that around 160,000 houses across the UAE will receive power from the project. Once fully operational, the project may cut CO2 emissions by up to 2.4 million metric tonnes annually. One of three solar power initiatives supporting the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, the other two projects include Noor Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra Solar PV Project.

Solar power plant in KEZAD Area A – Al Ma’mourah (Abu Dhabi)

With an investment of AED55 million, the solar power plant in KEZAD Area A – Al Ma’mourah will manufacture integrated photovoltaic modules and solar panels for businesses seeking to shift to more energy-efficient ecosystems. The plant spans over 27,000 m2 and for KEZAD, represents a landmark moment in fostering new-energy environments.

The Khazna Solar PV plant in Abu Dhabi

Located in Abu Dhabi, the Khazna Solar PV plant will generate 1,500 megawatts of electricity. The plant is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than 2.4 million metric tonnes annually and will generate enough electricity for approximately 160,000 homes across the UAE.  Once commercially operational, Khazna Solar PV is expected to reduce Abu Dhabi’s carbon emissions by more than 2.4 million metric tonnes per year.

Large-scale solar energy project at the Emirates Engineering Centre in Dubai

Emirates recently announced its partnership with Etihad Clean Energy Development to launch a large-scale solar energy project at the Emirates Engineering Centre in Dubai.  When fully operational, it will reduce CO2 equivalent emissions by over 13,000 tonnes each year. There will be 39,960 solar panels installed to provide 37 per cent of the facility’s annual energy consumption with an estimated annual generation of 34,301,960 kWh.