Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar PV Park Phase VI is a 1,800MW solar PV power project. It is planned in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the financed stage. It will be developed in a single phase. Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2024. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Abu Dhabi Future Energy and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. The company's ownership stake in the project stands as 60% and 40% respectively.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar PV Park Phase VI is a ground-mounted solar project which is planned over 20 km².
The project is expected to supply enough clean energy to power 540,000 households, to offset 6,500,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.
Development status
Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2024.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project will be sold to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors involved
China National Machinery Industry is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the solar PV power project.
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About Abu Dhabi Future Energy
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co (Masdar), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Co, is a renewable energy company. It carries the operation and development of solar and wind power projects such as photovoltaic power, concentrated solar and offshore and onshore wind farms. Masdar invests in and contributes to innovative projects such as utility-scale power plants, community grid projects, and individual solar home systems. The company also focuses on advancing cleantech innovation and offers energy services consultancy. It is also involved in sustainable urban development, building, and deploying advanced technologies such as reverse osmosis seawater desalination plants. The company develops projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and other regions. Masdar is headquartered in Masdar, Abu Dhabi, the UAE.
About Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is a government-owned utility. It provides electricity and water services in the Emirates of Dubai. The authority generates, transmits, and distributes electricity; and desalinates water. The authority produces electricity from gas and steam turbines, and solar photovoltaic (PV) plants. It operates and maintains power stations, desalination plants, aquifers, power and water transmission lines, and power and water distribution networks in the Emirate. The authority also provides various services, including bill payment, a smart collection platform, EV charger card services, electricity, and water management, energy audits, clearance certificate services and tariff calculators. DEWA is headquartered in Dubai, the UAE.
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