HH Sheikh Mohammed Has Broken Ground On The World’s Biggest Concentrated Solar Power Project In Dubai
Adding yet another superlative to all the infrastructure marvels in Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, broke grounds and launched the world’s biggest solar power (CSP) plant.
Located near Al Qudra, this 700MW project represents the fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
A delighted HH Sheikh Mohammed took to Twitter to make the announcement
Today we commenced a new phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park – 700 MW worth AED14 billion to provide clean energy to more than 270,000 homes in Dubai. The park is the world’s largest at 43 Km2, an investment of AED50 billion to produce 5,000 MW of clean energy pic.twitter.com/4TgMB7Ysr2
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) March 19, 2018
The ultimate goal of Dubai is to be the most environmental friendly city by 2050 and this project is a huge leap forward in UAE’s efforts in producing clean and renewable energy.
The cost of producing solar power is also the lowest in the world today.
By 2050, 75% of Dubai’s energy needs will be met by clean sources
The cost of producing solar power in Dubai is the lowest in the world today.
Our goal is for 75% of Dubai’s energy needs to be met by clean power by 2050, a goal we gladly embrace. Sustainable development is essential for the prosperity of our and future generations. pic.twitter.com/TpyG5mcqbo
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) March 19, 2018
The project is worth AED14 billion and will provide clean energy to 27,000 homes.
