ACWA Power Commissions Second Phase Of Dubai Solar Project, Adding 200 Megawatts
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority recently announced that the second phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park has been commissioned.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
Construction On World’s Largest Solar Project To Begin Soon
Construction on the largest solar park on a single plot will begin later this month, the project developer and owner have announced.
Renewable Energy To Dominate Dubai’s Energy Mix By 2050
By 2050, Dubai targets 44% energy from renewable energy sources, 38% from gas, 12% from ‘clean fuels’ and 6% from nuclear energy. The plan also aims to increase energy efficiency by 40% by 2050.
Masdar Consortium Granted Dubai’s 800 MW, 3¢/kWh Solar Power Contract
Originally published on Cleantechies. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has given official confirmation about the winners of the 800 MW phase III of the Dubai solar power park. A Masdar Group–led consortium was confirmed as the winner of the 800 MW solar power tender that was floated by the Dubai Electricity … [continued]
Dubai Gets Record-Low Bid Of 2.99¢/kWh For 800 MW Solar PV Project
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has received yet another record-breaking bid for expansion of the iconic Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the lowest solar price bid in history, for an 800 MW solar PV project that expands on 213 MW. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) had floated … [continued]
MENA Region To See 4 GW Solar Power Tenders This Year
The Middle East and North Africa will be one of the keenly watched emerging solar power markets this year, as a large number of tenders representing huge capacities are expected to be launched by several countries there. According to a report released by the Middle East Solar Industry Association last … [continued]
JinkoSolar To Partner With RWE For 800 MW Dubai Solar Power Tender
Project developers from around the world are getting ready to make final bids for perhaps the most anticipated solar power auction of the year. Chinese solar panel manufacturer JinkoSolar has teamed up with German utility RWE to bid for the third phase of United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Mohammed bin Rashid Al … [continued]
Dubai Plans $7.3 Billion Renewable Energy Tenders
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has announced a comprehensive plan to significantly increase investment in renewable energy projects. Announcing its annual budget, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) stated that it will float tenders worth Dh 27 billion (US$7.35 billion) to set up renewable energy projects. The projects are … [continued]
Abu Dhabi To Build 350 MW Solar Power Park
After Dubai, other jurisdictions in the United Arab Emirates are also planning to set up large-scale solar power projects with a target to increase the share of renewable energy in their energy consumption. The Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA) is planning to set up a 350 MW solar … [continued]
UAE Reiterates Target Of 24% Clean Energy Share by 2021
The United Arab Emirates has announced a target to significantly increase its share of low-carbon energy over the next few years. Through its submission to the United National Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its target to achieve 24% of low-carbon by 2021. The … [continued]
