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First Solar
today announced it has been selected by the
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) to construct a 13 megawatt (MW[DC])
solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Seih Al Dahal, approximately 50
kilometers south of Dubai. Under the terms of the agreement, First Solar will
provide engineering, procurement and construction services, as well as its
advanced thin-film PV modules.
The 13MW solar PV power plant is the first phase of the landmark Mohammad Bin
Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, named after the leader of the Emirate of Dubai,
an AED 12 billion project that is expected to eventually cover 48 square
kilometers and produce 1,000MW of clean energy for the nation's capital using
both PV and solar thermal technology.
“The PV plant installation is a key step in the implementation of the energy
diversification strategy adopted by the Supreme Council of Energy, in which
solar energy is set to become part of Dubai's energy portfolio. The strategy
is based on Dubai's growing energy requirements and aims to maintain security
of supply in the Emirate of Dubai,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO
of DEWA.
“We are delighted that DEWA has chosen First Solar to build the first phase of
this flagship project, which illustrates our strategy to provide comprehensive
solar power plant solutions in sustainable markets,” said Jim Hughes, CEO of
First Solar. “We commend His Highness for his vision in promoting a path
toward a sustainable future for Dubai that preserves natural resources,
reduces pollution and serves the Emirate's rapidly growing power needs.”
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