DEWA opens tender for Phase VII of MBR Solar Park in Dubai

Maktoum Solar Park Phase VII tender launched by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority to expand solar capacity with battery storage. The deadline is March 21, 2025.

By Prudhvi Rani 28 Feb 2025 | Updated On 28 Feb 2025 20:12 IST in Bid Bytes

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Maktoum Solar Park’s Phase VII will add 1.6 to 2 GW (AC) of solar capacity and a 1 GW battery system with six-hour energy storage. Image Source: Zawya

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced bid for Phase VII of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The project will add 1.6 to 2 GW (AC) of solar power and a 1 GW battery storage system, capable of storing energy for six hours. Commissioning is set to begin in August 2027. The seventh phase also includes a 1,000 MW BESS to enhance renewable energy use and ensure a stable power supply. The project total capacity is expected to reach 5,000 MW. The winning developer or consortium will share project ownership, with power sold to Dubai’s utility under a long-term PPA. The deadline for expressions of interest (EOIs) is set for March 21.

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