GREEN SYSTEMS

The launch marks a pivotal moment in the clean energy transformation , allowing renewable energy to be dispatched 24 hours a day , seven days a week , reaffirming the UAE ’ s position as a global pioneer in renewable energy deployment .

Delivering up to one gigawatt ( GW ) of baseload power every day generated from renewable energy , it will be the largest combined solar and battery energy storage system ( BESS ) in the world .

Located in Abu Dhabi , the project will feature a 5.2GW ( DC ) solar photovoltaic ( PV ) plant , coupled with a 19 gigawatt-hour ( GWh ) BESS , setting a global benchmark in clean energy innovation .

His Excellency , Dr Sultan Al Jaber , Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Chairman of Masdar , said : “ For decades , the biggest barrier facing renewable energy has been intermittency – to be able to source uninterrupted clean power day and night . This has been the moonshot challenge of our time , and now , thanks to the resolute support of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , with this groundbreaking project we have found the solution . In collaboration with EWEC and our partners , we will develop a renewable energy facility capable of providing clean energy round the clock . For the first time ever , this will transform renewable energy into a world-leading 1GW of reliable baseload energy every day on an unprecedented scale – a first step that could become a giant leap for the world .”

This initiative demonstrates the remarkable scale and ambition of the UAE ’ s energy transformation , delivering clean energy to power advancements in emerging technologies . The world-leading project reflects the vision and commitment of the UAE leadership in driving socioeconomic and environmental progress .

His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi , Minister of Investment and Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of ADQ , added : “ The accelerated integration of solar power and advanced battery energy storage sets a new benchmark in clean energy , driving sustainability and reducing carbon emissions . By advancing energy infrastructure , we are leading the way in developing cost-effective , scalable renewable energy , solidifying Abu Dhabi ’ s position as a key player in shaping the future of global energy . Guided by the UAE leadership , this united effort within the energy sector powers the nation ’ s technological advancement , ushering in a new era of intelligence , resilience , flexibility and commercial opportunity while ensuring sustainable and uninterrupted energy for exponential growth .” �

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