Dubai seeks developers for sixth phase of 5-GW solar project

• The Dubai Electricity and also Water Authority (DEWA) on Saturday issued an invitation to developers to send their Expressions of Passion (EOI) for the 900-MW sixth phase of the emirate's enthusiastic Mohammed container Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.

The government authority set a limited deadline-- EOIs are anticipated by 12:00 pm on October 10.

The 6th phase of the megaproject will certainly be developed making use of photovoltaic or pv (PV) solar panels and must enter operation in stages, beginning with the 3rd quarter of 2025, DEWA kept in mind.

In September, DEWA obtained four quotes from global companies targeting a consultancy contract for the 900-MW project.

Presently, the solar park's production capacity from PV panels is 1,727 MW and further areas of the park completing 1,133 MW from both solar panel and also focused solar energy (CSP) technologies are being executed.

When the 6th phase is finished, the solar park's manufacturing capacity will certainly expand to 3,760 MW. At some point, the center will certainly reach 5,000 MW by 2030, needing overall financial investments of AED 50 billion (USD 13.61 bn/EUR 14bn).