Sultan Al Jaber Unveils Solar and Battery Storage Mega Project in Abu Dhabi
Deal News | Jan 14, 2025 | Zawya
Abu Dhabi has announced the development of a groundbreaking mega power project with a focus on integrating solar and battery storage capabilities. Led by the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), this initiative aims to deploy 5.2 gigawatts of solar photovoltaic capacity and 19GWh of battery storage to generate 1GW of continuous clean energy. During the announcement at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber emphasized the project's ambition to convert renewable energy into reliable baseload power, addressing renewable energy's intermittency issues.
Sectors
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Storage
Geography
- United Arab Emirates – The location of the project and the base for Masdar and EWEC.
Industry
- Renewable Energy – The article discusses a significant project in the renewable energy sector, focusing on solar power generation and battery storage capability.
- Energy Storage – Energy storage is a key component of the project, with 19GWh capacity designed to address energy intermittency challenges.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) | Developer | Company | An international renewable energy company based in the UAE. |
| Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) | Local Off-taker | Company | A state-owned utility company engaged in water and power projects in the UAE. |
| Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber | Minister and Chairman | Person | The Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Chairman of Masdar, announcing the project. |