Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has unveiled plans to build a new solar power plant, further solidifying the emirate’s commitment to clean energy and sustainability. The announcement comes just a month after Abu Dhabi revealed a $6 billion solar project, highlighting the UAE’s aggressive push toward renewable energy.
The new facility will contribute to Dubai’s ambitious clean energy targets, particularly its goal of generating 100% of its power from renewable sources by 2050 under the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy. DEWA’s latest project will enhance energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and support the country’s sustainability agenda.
With Dubai already hosting the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, one of the world’s largest solar parks, the new facility is set to further increase the UAE’s renewable energy capacity. The initiative will most likely draw international investors and technology partners, keeping Dubai at the cutting edge of solar innovation and clean energy production.
As the UAE pushes on with its shift to a sustainable future, DEWA’s new solar project will be critical in addressing increasing energy needs, cutting its dependence on fossil fuels, and making Dubai a green energy solutions leader worldwide. Further details on the project’s location, capacity, and timeline will be revealed soon.