Fourth phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will have largest energy storage capacity in world – MEP MiddleEast

Fourth phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will have largest energy storage capacity in world – MEP MiddleEast

The fourth phase of DEWA's Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will boast the largest energy storage capacity in the world upon completion.

State held news agency Wam reports that the phase will provide clean energy for 320,000 residences and reduce carbon emissions by as much as 1.6 million tonnes per year.

The 950MW development forms part of the world's largest solar project, and combines Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and photovoltaic solar power with investments totalling $4.3 billion based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model.

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A consortium led by DEWA and ACWA Power formed a project company, Noor Energy 1, to design, build, and operate the plant.

The project is home to the world's tallest solar power tower, which tops out at 262m.

A Molten Salt Receiver (MSR) atop the tower receives solar radiation and converts it into thermal energy via 1,000 enclosed thin tubes.

The total capacity of operational projects at MBR Solar Park, which uses photovoltaic solar panels, is 1,013MW. DEWA is creating an additional capacity of 1,850MW.

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