Recently, the world's largest photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage project was awarded to a consortium including several Chinese companies. The USD6 billion project in Abu Dhabi is being developed by Masdar Clean Energy, also known as Abu Dhabi Future Energy.
Chinese firms Jinko Solar and JA Solar have been selected as preferred suppliers for solar panels, each providing PV modules with a capacity of 2.6 GW, utilizing the latest TopCon technology for maximum efficiency and a 30-year production lifespan. Additionally, Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) will supply the battery energy storage system (BESS) with its leading Tener technology, totaling 19 GWh in capacity, ensuring safe, long-lasting, and highly integrated operation.
Power Construction Corporation of China and India's Larsen & Toubro have been chosen as the preferred engineering, procurement, and construction contractors for the project. The combined solar and BESS facility, capable of delivering up to 1 GW of baseload power 24/7, will include a 5.2-GW solar plant and a 19-GWh BESS, making it the largest such project globally.
Abdulaziz Alobaidli, chief operating officer of Masdar, expressed his enthusiasm for working with these top-tier partners to set a new global benchmark in clean energy innovation. The project, announced during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, represents a significant step forward in the development of round-the-clock gigascale combined solar and energy storage systems.