The UAE makes a giant leap into the energy storage space
The UAE has launched what it says is the
Once it's online, will become the largest combined solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) in the world. Located in Abu Dhabi, the project will feature a 5.2 GW solar PV plant coupled with a 19 gigawatt-hour (GWh) BESS. His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, minister of industry and advanced technology and chairman of Masdar, said:
By integrating cutting-edge renewable technologies with energy storage solutions, this landmark project exemplifies the UAE's dedication to scaling innovative clean energy solutions to meet evolving energy demands.
Pairing 5.2GWdc of solar PV generation with 19GWh of battery storage capacity will enable the plant to deliver up to a gigawatt of 'baseload' power 24/7, every day, Al Jaber claimed. “For decades, the biggest barrier facing renewable energy has been intermittency.
It will deliver 1GW of baseload power daily from renewable energy sources. The project reflects the scale and ambition of the UAE's energy transformation, aiming to deliver clean energy to support advancements in emerging technologies.
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