UAE Lights Up World's Largest Solar Plant Before COP28
- Explore the UAE's Net Zero 2050 goal with the 2-gigawatt Al Dhafra Solar Power Plant. This ambitious project is expected to displace 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions and provide enough electricity to power nearly 200,000 homes. Witness the incredible milestone achieved with Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the UAE's commitment to clean energy.
The United Arab Emirates has inaugurated the world's largest single-site solar power plant, the 2-gigawatt Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project (IPP). Located 35 kilometers from Abu Dhabi city, the plant is expected to displace 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually and generate enough electricity to power almost 200,000 homes. The project was inaugurated by Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and in the presence of Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior.
The project was developed by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and its partners Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), EDF Renewables and JinkoPower and was procured by Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC). It uses 4 million solar panels which deploy innovative bi-facial technology, leading to one of the most competitive tariffs for solar power set at AED 4.97 fils/kWh (USD 1.35 cents/kWh). The project also marks a key step in the UAE's transition to clean energy, aligning with the UAE's Net Zero 2050 goal and reinforcing its leadership in solar energy production on a per capita basis. The project is a testament to the UAE's commitment to hosting a successful COP28, which will take place from November 30th to December 12 this year.
What is the Impact of UAE's Largest Single-site Solar Power Plant?
Impact of UAE's Largest Single-site Solar Power Plant:
- Displace 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually
- Generate enough electricity to power almost 200,000 homes
- Utilize 4 million solar panels with bi-facial technology
- Offer competitive tariffs for solar power set at AED 4.97 fils/kWh (USD 1.35 cents/kWh)
- Align with the UAE's Net Zero 2050 goal
- Reinforce its leadership in solar energy production on a per capita basis
- Make a key step in the UAE's transition to clean energy
- Showcase the country's commitment to hosting a successful COP28
