Tender announced for MBR Solar Park Phase VII
Sustainability Tender announced for MBR Solar Park Phase VII
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The winning developer/developer consortium will share the ownership of the project, and the power generated by the plant will be purchased by the Dubai utility under a long-term PPA
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) launched a tender for the construction of Phase VII of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the world's largest single-site solar park, being implemented under the IPP model.
According to DEWA, the winning developer/developer consortium will share ownership of the project, and the power generated by the plant will be purchased by the Dubai utility under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
The project will have 1,600MWac to 2000MWac in solar photovoltaic aggregate capacity and will be connected to 1GW in battery storage (enough to provide six hours of ongoing storage throughout demand cycles). The Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is a cornerstone of Dubai's ambition to source 100% of its energy from clean sources by 2050, will be commissioned in phases starting August 2027.
The seventh-phase integration of a 1,000MW battery energy storage system (BESS) will maximise renewable energy use and provide dispatchable clean power, ensuring Dubai's energy resilience. On completion, the solar park's total capacity will significantly surpass the original 5,000MW target, solidifying the UAE's position as a global hub for renewable energy innovation.
The deadline for submitting the expressions of interest (EOIs) has been set at 21 March. Earlier this week, DEWA announced the appointment of a global consortium led by Deloitte as consultant for Phase VII of the Al Maktoum Solar Park.
The consortium will provide end-to-end guidance to ensure the project's strategic alignment with national priorities, including UAE regulatory compliance, as well as advising on IPP tender documents and design, tender submissions management, commercial negotiations and financial structuring, as well as the finalisation of power purchase agreements (PPAs) and achieving complete financial closure.
Additionally, Deloitte will spearhead global investor outreach through marketing, targeted road shows, workshops and training on the IPP concept, fostering international partnerships to accelerate Dubai's energy transition.
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