Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Sets New Capacity Benchmark in 2025
Dubai’s renewable energy ambitions reached a major milestone in 2025 as the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park recorded its highest-ever installed capacity, reinforcing the emirate’s long-term transition to clean energy under the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and Carbon Neutrality Strategy 2050.
Installed Capacity Rises to 3,860 MW
During 2025, the Solar Park added 800 megawatts (MW) of clean energy capacity, bringing its total installed capacity to 3,860 MW. The additions were delivered using a mix of photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies, reflecting the accelerated execution of advanced project phases.
The Solar Park now accounts for around 21.5 percent of the total power generation capacity of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), underlining the growing role of solar energy in Dubai’s energy mix.
Ambitious Targets Revised Upward for 2030
Driven by strong progress and rising demand, Dubai has significantly expanded its clean energy targets. The Solar Park’s total capacity is now projected to exceed 7,260 MW by 2030, up from the earlier goal of 5,000 MW.
Over the next five years, clean energy is expected to contribute approximately 34 percent of Dubai’s total power generation capacity, marking a decisive shift away from conventional energy sources.
Seventh Phase to Integrate Large-Scale Energy Storage
In 2025, DEWA launched the tender for the Solar Park’s seventh phase, expected to add around 2,000 MW of solar capacity. Crucially, the phase will integrate energy storage systems with a capacity of 1,400 megawatt-hours, enabling the storage of up to 8,400 megawatt-hours of clean energy.
Once completed, it will rank among the largest solar projects globally to be integrated with utility-scale storage, significantly enhancing grid stability and energy reliability.
Guinness World Record Strengthens Global Standing
The Solar Park’s international profile was further elevated in 2025 after it achieved a new Guinness World Record for the highest capacity generated by a concentrated solar power plant operated by a single entity.
The CSP capacity of the fourth phase reached 700 MW, positioning the project as a global reference point for advanced solar thermal technologies.
Major Carbon Emission Reductions Ahead
The expansion of the Solar Park is delivering substantial environmental benefits. Upon achieving its enhanced 2030 target, the project is expected to reduce more than 8.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually, making it a cornerstone of the UAE’s broader climate action and sustainability agenda.
Strong Investor Interest and IPP Success
Throughout 2025, the Solar Park continued to attract strong interest from both international and local developers, with dozens of companies expressing preliminary intent to compete for upcoming phases.
The project’s success under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model highlights its investment appeal and the economic value generated through public-private partnerships.
A Flagship Renewable Project for the Middle East
Today, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park stands among the most prominent renewable energy projects in the Middle East. With ambitious expansion phases set to continue, the project is poised to further cement the UAE’s leadership in the global clean energy transition—while delivering long-term environmental, economic, and climate benefits for decades to come.
