Largest concentrated solar power project in the world was inaugurated in Dubai on Wednesday

The largest concentrated solar power (CSP) project in the world was inaugurated by the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Wednesday, within the fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai.

Utilising three hybrid technologies—600 MW from a parabolic basin complex, 100 MW from the CSP tower, and 250 MW from photovoltaic solar panels—the 950 MW fourth phase is the greatest investment project.

According to the Guinness World Records, the project, which cost Dh15.78 billion to build and used the independent power producer (IPP) model, has the largest thermal energy storage capacity of 5,907-megawatt hours (MWh) and the tallest solar tower in the world, standing at 263.126 metres.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) briefed the Dubai Ruler on the project. Three hybrid technologies are used in the 44 square kilometre fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park: 600 MW from a parabolic basin complex, 100 MW from the CSP tower, and 250 MW from photovoltaic solar panels.