UAE Unveils USD 6 Billion Solar-Battery Mega Project for 24/7 Clean Power

The United Arab Emirates has launched the world’s largest integrated solar power and battery storage project, marking a major milestone in global clean energy development.

The USD 6 billion facility, being developed by Masdar and the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), will supply 1 GW of continuous renewable power around the clock, effectively overcoming the challenge of solar intermittency.

Scheduled to begin operations by 2027, the project features a 5.2 GW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant paired with a 19 GWh battery energy storage system, the largest and most technologically advanced of its kind globally. The system will use artificial intelligence for real-time forecasting, intelligent dispatch, and predictive analytics, setting a new global benchmark for clean, dispatchable energy.

The initiative is expected to create more than 10,000 jobs during its construction and operation phases and reduce carbon emissions by approximately 5.7 million tons of CO₂ annually.

Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, said the project represents a defining moment for the renewable energy sector. “This world-first project, the largest and most ambitious in Masdar’s history, is a blueprint for the world, demonstrating that renewable energy can be dispatched around the clock. By overcoming the challenge of intermittency, we can provide sustainable power to meet fast-growing demand from advancements in artificial intelligence and other technologies,” he said.

Ahmed Ali Alshamsi, CEO of EWEC, added that the project strengthens the UAE’s position as a leader in innovation and sustainable development. “Abu Dhabi and the UAE are a global hub for artificial intelligence research, innovation, and adoption, and this project will ensure that the energy needs of this key sector are met sustainably, powering the next generation of economic growth,” he noted.

Masdar’s global experience in battery storage, including projects in the US, UK, and offshore wind integration, has played a pivotal role in the design and planning of this initiative. The project also supports the UAE’s ambitious national goal of achieving 100 GW of clean energy capacity by 2030.