
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced yesterday the appointment of a consortium under the leadership of the international company Deloitte as consultants for the construction phase of the ‘Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park’, a step of strategic importance in achieving Dubai's goals by 2050 in clean energy and the emirate's strategy for carbon neutrality by 2050, with the aim of ensuring 100% of energy production capacity from clean sources by 2050.
According to DEWA's statement, this phase will integrate 1600 megawatts of solar energy with photovoltaic panels and an energy storage system with a capacity of 1000 megawatts, making this phase one of the largest solar energy and storage projects in the world with a model of independent energy production.
The launch of the construction phase is planned to take place between 2027 and 2029, which will enable DEWA to achieve the goal of reaching a production capacity of the complex of 5000 megawatts by the established deadline in 2030. DEWA's General Director Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer stated: 'The combined advanced solar energy technologies with photovoltaic panels and energy storage systems on batteries, this phase will help achieve the environmental sustainability of solar energy production and become a recurring model for sustainable energy systems worldwide.'
DEWA and Deloitte collaborate with the aim of utilizing global experience in the realization of projects, transforming future renewable energy. The consortium under the leadership of Deloitte provides comprehensive consulting services to ensure the strategic compatibility of the project with national priorities, including compliance with existing legislation and regulations in the UAE, preparation of project tender documentation according to the model of independent energy producer, management of proposals, commercial negotiations, financial organization, and finalization of financial closure of the project.
Deloitte will also organize contacts with global investors through marketing, promotions, seminars, and presentations of independent energy project concepts, as well as strengthening international partnerships to accelerate the transformation process in the energy sector in Dubai.