Global energy storage capacity was estimated to have reached 20,844,063.7kW by the end of 2021 and is forecasted to grow to 353,879,813.4kW by 2030. The UAE had 118,405.3kW of capacity in 2021 and this is expected to rise to 118,630.3kW by 2030. Listed below are the five largest energy storage projects by capacity in the UAE, according to GlobalData’s power database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global energy storage segment. Buy the latest energy storage projects profiles here.
1. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park – Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage System
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park – Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage System is a 600,000kW molten salt thermal storage energy storage project located in Seih Al-Dahal, Dubai, the UAE.
The thermal energy storage battery storage project uses molten salt thermal storage storage technology. The project was announced in 2018 and will be commissioned in 2030.
The project is owned by Acwa Power; Shanghai Electric Group and developed by Abengoa.
2. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Thermal Power Plant – Thermal Energy Storage System
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Thermal Power Plant – Thermal Energy Storage System is a 100,000kW concrete thermal storage energy storage project located in Seih Al-Dahal, Dubai, the UAE.
The thermal energy storage battery storage project uses concrete thermal storage storage technology. The project was announced in 2017 and will be commissioned in 2026.
The project is owned and developed by Acwa Power; Shanghai Electric Group.
3. ALEC Energy – Azelio Thermal Energy Storage System
The ALEC Energy – Azelio Thermal Energy Storage System is a 49,000kWDubai, the UAE.
The project will be commissioned in 2025.
The project is developed by ALEC Engineering and Contracting. Buy the profile here.
4. Themar Al Emarat Microgrid Project – Battery Energy Storage System
The Themar Al Emarat Microgrid Project – Battery Energy Storage System is a 250kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Al Kaheef, Sharjah, the UAE. The rated storage capacity of the project is 286kWh.
The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology. The project was announced in 2019 The project will be commissioned in .
Buy the profile here.5. EnergyNest TES Pilot-TESS
The EnergyNest TES Pilot-TESS is a 100kW concrete thermal storage energy storage project located in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, the UAE. The rated storage capacity of the project is 1,000kWh.
The thermal energy storage battery storage project uses concrete thermal storage storage technology. The project will be commissioned in 2015.
The project is developed by Siemens Energy. Buy the profile here.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Plants database, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide.
