DEWA receives bids from Engineering consultancies for Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park and construction of 10MW Photovoltaic Power Plant
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HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime
Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum Solar Park at the start of 2012. With an expected 1,000MW capacity
Ain Road. This supports the vision of His Highness towards promoting the
sustainable future development for the Emirate of Dubai, and the initiatives
launched by His Highness to build a “green sustainable economy.” It also plans
for the preservation of natural resources while protecting the environment from
pollution.
DEWA will manage and operate the overall development of the Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park as part of the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy
2030.
“This study is a key step in the implementation of the energy diversification
strategy adopted by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, in which solar energy
is being set up to become part of Dubai’s energy portfolio. The strategy aims to
maintain the security of supply in the Emirate of Dubai,” said HE Saeed
Mohammed Al Tayer MD & CEO of DEWA.
“The scope of the study included the best practices that are in line with DEWA’s
strategy covering best suited plant configuration, capacities, and technologies,
and a study for developing the entire Solar Power Park of 1,000MW of
generation capacity,” added His Excellency:
His Excellency also expressed his satisfaction regarding the number of bids
received from the international organizations in this vital field. Whereas, this
can clearly reflect investors’ trust to invest in such huge projects adopted and
supported by the Government of Dubai.
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