In a major step towards achieving the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, both targeting 100% clean energy production capacity by 2050, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced the appointment of a global consortium led by Deloitte Middle East as consultant for the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This transformative phase will integrate 2,000 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity with a pioneering 1,400 MW battery energy storage system (BESS), creating one of the world’s largest solar-plus-storage projects under the independent power producer (IPP) model. Phased commissioning is scheduled between 2027 and 2029, positioning DEWA to exceed its original 5,000 MW target for the solar park by 2030, well ahead of schedule.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, emphasized the project’s significance:
“The seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is a testament to the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, under whose directives Dubai is fast-tracking its transformation into a carbon-neutral economy. By combining cutting-edge solar PV with groundbreaking battery storage, this phase not only addresses solar energy intermittency but also establishes a replicable model for sustainable power systems globally.”
“Our strategic road map for the seventh phase of the solar park aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) to consolidate the Emirate’s status as a top-tier sustainable economy. The project is expected to attract substantial foreign investment, create high-skilled jobs and drive technological advancement in the GCC’s renewable energy sector,” added Al Tayer.
“Our collaboration with Deloitte underscores our commitment to leveraging world-class expertise in delivering projects that redefine the future of renewable energy.” -
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA
The advisory consortium will provide end-to-end guidance to ensure strategic alignment with national priorities and UAE regulatory compliance. Services include supporting on IPP tender documents, tender submissions management, commercial negotiations, financial structuring, finalization of power purchase agreements (PPAs), and achievement of financial closure. Deloitte Middle East will also lead the global investor outreach through marketing, roadshows, workshops, and IPP training, fostering international partnerships to accelerate Dubai’s clean energy transition.
