Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) added 1,000 megawatts of clean energy capacity in 2025, marking a significant step in the expansion of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park and Dubai’s broader energy transition.

The new capacity forms part of the 1,800-megawatt sixth phase of the solar park, one of the largest renewable energy projects in the region. According to DEWA, the milestone reflects steady, phased development designed to strengthen the resilience of Dubai’s power system while meeting rising demand linked to population and economic growth.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, DEWA’s managing director and chief executive, said the progress aligns with the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, to accelerate the shift toward renewable energy. He noted that the project supports long-term planning and operational stability.

The expansion is consistent with the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which targets 100 percent of installed power generation capacity from clean energy sources by mid-century.

Launched in 2012, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park has now reached a total production capacity of 3,860 megawatts. By 2030, capacity is expected to exceed 8,000 megawatts, surpassing the original target of 5,000 megawatts. DEWA estimates that the project will reduce carbon emissions by more than 8.5 million tonnes annually.

DEWA said it tendered the seventh phase of the solar park in 2025. The remaining 800 megawatts of the sixth phase are scheduled to come online by the fourth quarter of 2026.

Photo credits: Government of Dubai Media Office

Alexander Agafiev Macambira

Alexander Agafiev Macambira is former tech contributing writer for Forbes Monaco.