UAE Unveils Groundbreaking 24/7 Solar and Battery Storage Mega Project
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made a monumental leap in renewable energy with the launch of the world’s first 24/7 solar and battery storage giga-scale project. Announced during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit, this innovative initiative will revolutionize the global energy sector by delivering uninterrupted clean power on an unprecedented scale. A collaborative effort between Masdar and the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) , the project combines a massive 5.2GW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant with a cutting-edge 19GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) . Together, these systems will provide a continuous supply of 1GW of renewable energy , ensuring baseload power round the clock. Pioneering Renewable Energy Solutions The project addresses one of the most significant challenges in renewable energy—intermittency. Historically, renewable energy sources like solar and wind have struggled to provide consistent power due to their dependence on weather condit...