Solar PV capacity accounted for 16.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded solar PV capacity of 1,496GW. This is expected to contribute 33.7% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 4,822GW. Of the total global solar PV capacity, 0.37% is in the UAE. Listed below are the five largest active solar PV power plants by capacity in the UAE, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global solar PV power segment. Buy the latest solar PV plant profiles here.
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1. Al Dhafra Solar PV Park
The Al Dhafra Solar PV Park is a 2,100MW solar PV power project located in Abu Dhabi, the UAE. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2023. The project was developed by Dhafrah PV2 Energy. EDF Renewables; Abu Dhabi National Energy; Jinko Power Technology; Abu Dhabi Future Energy own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. ADWEA Sweihan Solar PV Park
The 1,177.36MW ADWEA Sweihan Solar PV Park solar PV power project is located in Abu Dhabi, the UAE. Sweihan PV Power; Marubeni has developed the project. It was commissioned in 2019. The project is owned by Marubeni; JinkoSolar; Abu Dhabi National Energy. Buy the profile here.
3. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is a 1,013MW solar PV project. EDF Renewables; Acwa Power Renewable Energy; Dubai Electricity and Water Authority; Abu Dhabi Future Energy owns the project. It was commissioned in 2013. The project was developed by First Solar; Grupo Gransolar; EDF Renewables; Fotowatio Renewable Ventures; TSK Solar; Acwa Power; Abu Dhabi Future Energy. It is located in Dubai, the UAE. Buy the profile here.
4. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Phase V
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Phase V solar PV project with a capacity of 900MW came online in 2021. The project was developed by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority; Acwa Power. Gulf Investment; Dubai Electricity and Water Authority; Acwa Power have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Dubai, the UAE. Buy the profile here.
5. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar PV Park Phase IV
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar PV Park Phase IV has been operating since 2021. The 250MW solar PV project is located in Dubai, the UAE. The project has been developed by Noor Energy 1 PSC. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority; Acwa Power have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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