Abu Dhabi Launches World's First 24/7 Solar and Battery Giga-Scale Project

Mar 21, 2025 Komal Das

The UAE launches the world’s first 24/7 giga-scale solar PV and battery storage project in Abu Dhabi, delivering 1 GW of power

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Announced in January 2025 by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, this project ensures continuous 24/7 energy dispatch, overcoming renewable energy's intermittency

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A $6 billion project with a 5.2 GW solar plant and 19 GWh battery storage, the world's largest solar and BESS facility

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The project strengthens UAE's clean energy role, creating 10,000 jobs and transforming renewable energy reliability

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Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi highlighted the project as the world’s largest, showcasing the UAE’s commitment to clean energy leadership

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Masdar leads global clean energy efforts, aiming for 100 GW by 2030, supporting the UAE Energy Strategy 2050

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