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UAE Launches $6 Billion Solar and Battery Project

10/25/2025

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The United Arab Emirates began construction of the world's largest combined solar and battery storage project.
A $6 billion initiative is led by Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC).
The project merges a 5.2 GW solar plant with a 19 GWh battery system to deliver 1 GW.
The project is expected to be operational by 2027, reducing emissions by 5.7 million tonnes annually and creating over 10,000 jobs.

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Story summary

The United Arab Emirates began construction of the world's largest combined solar and battery storage project.
A $6 billion initiative is led by Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC).
The project merges a 5.2 GW solar plant with a 19 GWh battery system to deliver 1 GW.
The project is expected to be operational by 2027, reducing emissions by 5.7 million tonnes annually and creating over 10,000 jobs.