UAE launches world's first 24/7 solar power plant

The UAE has unveiled a unique project with 5.2 GW of solar power and 19 GWh of battery. The facility will provide an uninterrupted supply of 1 GW of clean energy around the clock.

The United Arab Emirates has announced the opening of the world's first renewable energy facility that combines solar power with an extended battery. It can provide a 24/7 supply of clean energy. This is reported by the international publication SolarQuarter.

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It is noted that this unique innovative project was announced by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the UAE, Chairman of Masdar, as well as Minister of Investment and CEO of ADQ Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi.

According to the publication, the presented facility combines 5.2 GW of solar power with 19 GWh of battery, which allows generating 1 GW of uninterrupted baseload renewable energy. Thus, the project will become the largest combined solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) in the world. 

For decades, the biggest obstacle to renewable energy has been intermittency — uninterrupted clean energy day and night

– said Dr. Al Jaber.

This massive project will provide solar energy generation and storage, ensuring a stable supply of renewable electricity 24/7.

For the first time, this converts renewable energy into 1 GW of reliable baseload power every day on an unprecedented scale. This marks a turning point that could be a giant leap for the world

–  Dr. Al Jaber stressed the importance of the project.

The core of the project will be a 5.2 GW solar photovoltaic plant combined with a 19 GWh battery system.

The use of this technology eliminates the risks of supply disruptions, which are a common problem in renewable energy.

The facility is a key component of the UAE's broader vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. It sets a new global standard for sustainable energy while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

In addition, the project will help create more than 10,000 new jobs.