The United Arab Emirates’ state-owned renewable energy company, Masdar, has announced a groundbreaking $6 billion project [1] aimed at delivering reliable clean power. The project, unveiled during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, is designed to generate 1 gigawatt (GW) of uninterrupted renewable energy.
Sultan Al Jaber, chairman of Masdar and UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, emphasized the significance of this initiative, stating that it will transform renewable energy into baseload power for the first time. The project, which is expected to be operational by 2027, will cover 90 square kilometers in the Abu Dhabi desert and will be funded through a combination of equity and project finance debt.
The facility will feature a combination of solar power and battery storage, with a total capacity of up to 5GW, ensuring a continuous supply of clean energy. This development is part of the UAE’s broader strategy to diversify its energy sources and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
Masdar’s chief operating officer, Abdulaziz Alobaidli, highlighted the project’s potential to unlock the full potential of solar energy in the region. The UAE’s energy minister, Suhail al-Mazrouei, also noted [2] that the rapid growth of energy-hungry applications, such as AI-driven data centers, underscores the need for diverse and reliable power sources.
The announcement comes at a time when the UAE is making significant strides in its clean energy transition, having hosted the COP28 climate summit in 2023 and committing to ambitious carbon reduction targets. The project is expected to play a crucial role in meeting the country’s energy demands while contributing to global efforts to combat climate change.
Masdar’s $6 billion clean power project represents a major milestone in the renewable energy sector and underscores the UAE’s commitment to a sustainable future. The project’s success could pave the way for similar initiatives in the region and beyond, further accelerating the global transition to clean energy.
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[1] UAE announces giant solar farm with batteries https://english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2025/01/14/uae-announces-giant-solar-farm-with-batteries
[2] UAE’s Masdar Launches Facility to Produce 1GW of Uninterrupted Renewable Energy https://english.aawsat.com/business/5101183-uaes-masdar-launches-facility-produce-1gw-uninterrupted-renewable-energy