Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), UAE-based, has invited bids for IPP advisory services for a 1.6 GW PV project. The tender also includes a 1 GW Storage System capable of providing six hours of storage, as per DEWA’s announcement. The tender was floated on November 14, 2024, with a submission deadline of December 17, 2024. DEWA’s ongoing projects highlight its commitment to energy storage, including a 250 MW pumped-storage hydroelectric facility in Hatta, set for trial operations in Q1 2025. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park’s 950 MW Phase 4 integrates diverse technologies: 100 MW from a solar central tower with 15 hours of storage, 600 MW from parabolic trough systems offering 12 hours of storage, and 250 MW from solar PV installations.
DEWA issues tender for 1.6 GW solar in Dubai
DEWA’s tender seeks advisory expertise for a solar plant with battery storage planned in Dubai. (Image Credit/Source: Kelly/Pexels)
The government targets independent power producers to build, own, and operate two solar plants in Sal and São Vicente. (Image Credit/Source: American Public Power Association/Unsplash)
The solar project will be executed on a turnkey basis, covering engineering, design, installation, and commissioning. (Image Credit/Source: Mark Stebnicki/Pexels)
NTPC’s bid process for hybrid energy projects included a “Greenshoe” option for additional capacity. (Image Credit/Source: Andreas160578/Pixabay)
The project includes two units of 315 MW grid-connected solar PV installations. (Image Credit/Source:Kelly/Pexels)