Installed capacity at Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR) Solar Park reached 3.06GW by the end of 2024, says state power company Dewa. Solar power’s share of Dubai’s installed capacity increased to a record 17.8% as a result (see chart), although the sector’s gas consumption continues to also rise amid rapid power demand growth.
Dubai Solar Capacity Tops 3GW As Power Demand Hits New Record
Dubai’s MBR solar park generated a record amount of power last year. But gas-fired generation continues to climb too as consumption growth shows no sign of slowing.
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Solar’s Share Of Dubai’s Installed Power Capacity Is On A Steady Upwards Trend (GW)
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Dubai’s MBR Solar Park
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