UAE launches world’s first 24/7 gigascale energy storage project
Author: PPD Team Date: January 16, 2025
The UAE has launched the world’s first large-scale, round-the-clock gigascale energy storage project in Abu Dhabi, combining a 5.2GW solar power plant with a 19GWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
The initiative enables the UAE to dispatch renewable energy 24/7, addressing intermittency challenges that have hindered renewable energy deployment globally.
The project will deliver 1GW of baseload power daily from renewable sources and is a major step in the UAE’s energy transformation.
Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, highlighted its role in providing uninterrupted clean power day and night, a significant milestone for renewable energy.
Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi emphasized that the project will create 10,000 new jobs and drive innovation. The 19GWh battery storage will improve grid reliability, and the project aligns with the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and COP28 commitments.