Shanghai Electric starts commercial ops at MBR Solar Park Phase V

Shanghai Electric starts commercial ops at MBR Solar Park Phase V

Dubai - Shanghai Electric, a Chinese multinational power generation company, said it has begun commercial operations of Block B in phase five at Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Phase V) facility.

The equipment started producing electricity at the site yesterday (October 10) for commercial use 17 days earlier than expected, marking another milestone in the construction of the Shanghai Electric facility.

The project is divided into three blocks - A, B and C, each with a capacity of 300 MW. Block A was put into full operation in July 2021.

The design for Block C has been provisionally completed, meaning that preparations for its construction, including equipment deliveries, and the laying of underground cables, are in full swing.

"We are excited to announce the official opening of commercial operations of Block B of the MBR Phase V project 17 days ahead of schedule," remarked Qiu Minghua, the Vice General Manager of Shanghai Electric, at the ceremony.

"Our company expects to complete the subsequent handover, as well as getting underway the construction of Block C, in due course," stated Minghua.

Speaking on the occasion, Omar Al Hassan, the CEO of Shuaa Energy 3, the company in charge of implementation of the project, also expressed