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Noor Abu Dhabi is one of the world''s largest stand-alone operational solar plant in Abu Dhabi, Sweihan with a total capacity of 1.2 GW and more than 3.3 million of solar panels in one site. Owned and operated by Sweihan PV Power Company (SPPC), the plant started its commercial operations on April 30, 2019, supplying Abu Dhabi with clean energy through a long-term power purchase agreement with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC).
To provide reliable and competitive supply of clean energy through efficient asset management toenable the UAE to achieve its ambitious clean energy targets.
To be the world''s reference for the efficient and effective operation of a larger-scale utility plant.
In 2017, the UAE launched its first unified Energy Strategy 2050. The strategy, which is based on supply and demand, aims to increase the contribution of clean energy in the total energy mix from 25 percent to 50 percent by 2050 and reduce the carbon footprint of the power generation sector by 70 percent to yield AED 700 billion in savings. Noor Abu Dhabi is one of the first initiatives to deliver those ambitious energy goals. Having more than 1,200 MW capacity of fully operational photovoltaic technology marks a significant milestone in the UAE''s energy strategy.
We celebrate the third year anniversary of commercial operations at Noor Abu Dhabi.
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Abdulla Al Kayoumi, CEO of Sweihan PV Power Company, the owner and operator of Noor Abu Dhabi Solar PV Plant...
Noor Abu Dhabi is one of the first initiatives to deliver the UAE''s Energy Strategy 2050. Having more than 1200 MW Capacity of fully operational photovoltaic technology marks a significant milestone.
Abu Dhabi government officials last week inaugurated the 2 GW Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project, located roughly 35 kilometers from United Arab Emirates'' capital. The plant consists of four million bifacial solar panels and is claimed to be the world''s largest single-site solar power plant.
The 2 GW Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project
Abu Dhabi officials inaugurated the 2 GW the 2 GW Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project in the Emirate''s west on Wednesday.
Touted as the world''s largest single-site solar power plant, the project is managed by UAE-based renewable energy company Masdar, national energy company Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), French energy giant EDF and Chinese solar developer Jinko Power.
Representatives from the project''s procurer – Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) – were present at the inauguration, which was timed to coincide with Abu Dhabi kicking off hosting duties for the upcoming 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aka COP 28.
The project is also claimed to have "broken records" on cost, with the initial project tariff set at AED 4.97 fils/kWh ($1.35/kWh) before being revised down to AED 0.0485/kWh ($0.0132/kWh) at financial close. The project was tendered in 2019 to be operational by early 2022.
United Arab Emirates had 2.9 GW of installed solar capacity at the end of last year, according to estimates published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). It is expected the Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project will bring the country''s total well over 3 GW.
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H.H. Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, unveils 2 gigawatt (GW) Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project, already supplying clean, emissions-free electricity to the UAE national grid
The world-leading, single-site solar power plant will power almost 200,000 homes and eliminate over 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions every year
During construction, almost 4 million bi-facial solar panels were installed at an average rate of 10 megawatts (MW) a day
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, and its partners Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), EDF Renewables and JinkoPower, together with procurer Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), have inaugurated the world''s largest single-site solar power plant ahead of the UAE hosting the UN climate change conference, COP28.
The 2GW Al Dhafra Solar PV project was inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, in the presence of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior.
H.H. Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, is proceeding with its strategic plans to enhance its energy security by implementing a diverse range of flexible energy generation that is contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions, while also advancing the economy.
H.H. Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said: "As the UAE prepares to host COP28, this pioneering project reflects the country''s ongoing commitment to raising its share of clean energy, reducing its carbon emissions and supporting the global efforts on climate action." His Highness added: "We are witnessing, day after day, project after project, that the UAE is at the global forefront of developing and adopting innovative clean energy solutions. We are achieving energy security, while also contributing to building a bright future for future generations to come."
Located 35 kilometres from Abu Dhabi city, the landmark solar plant was built in a single phase and generates enough electricity to power almost 200,000 homes, displacing 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions every year. Al Dhafra Solar PV spans more than 20 square kilometres of desert and created 4,500 jobs during the peak of the construction phase. It uses almost 4 million solar panels, which deploy innovative bi-facial technology, ensuring sunlight is captured on both sides of the panels to maximise yield.
In less than fifteen years, the UAE has become a global leader in solar energy. In 2009, Masdar switched on the country''s first solar project at 10MW - today, Al Dhafra Solar PV represents a plant that is 200 times that size. As the countdown to COP28 in the UAE begins, this mega project initially achieved the world''s lowest tariff at financial close and demonstrates the country''s longstanding commitment to decarbonisation, at home and around the world.
The UAE is also a world leader in solar energy use, according to the latest data from The Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, ranking second globally in terms of per capita solar energy consumption. In under a decade, the country has surpassed leading nations by installing solar energy as part of the country''s energy diversification.
H.H. Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan listened to a detailed explanation from H.E. Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Chairman of Masdar and COP28 President-Designate, and a number of Masdar employees about the project, its strategic importance, and its role in enhancing national energy security.
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