Name of the Project
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park.
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Client
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority.
Project Description
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park is the biggest single-site solar park in the world that is based on the independent power producer model. It will generate 1 000 MW by 2020 and 5 000 MW by 2030.
The project will be completed in phases.
Phase 1 entailed the construction of a 13 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) facility.
Phase 2 entailed the construction of a 200 MW PV plant.
The second phase, with an output of 200 MW, was launched in March 2017.
Phases 3 and 4 will comprise the construction of an 800 MW and 200 MW CSP facility respectively.
Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
Phase 1 became operational in 2013.
Phase 2 was launched in March.
Phase 3 is expected to be operational by 2020 and Phase 4 in 2021.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
DEWA media communications office, tel +971 4 515 1784 or email media@dewa.gov.ae.