UAE clean energy leader Masdar has selected JA Solar as one of its preferred suppliers for the world’s largest PV and energy storage project, the first 24/7 gigascale project to combine solar photovoltaic (PV) power and battery storage to deliver uninterrupted renewable energy.
Located in Abu Dhabi, it will feature 5.2GW of PV capacity and a 19GWh battery energy storage system across a north and south site, each of 2.6GW and 9.5GWh PV capacity. Once operational, it will deliver 1GW of stable baseload power daily, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating the UAE’s 2050 Net Zero Strategy.
Masdar COO Abdulaziz Alobaidli commented: “The record-breaking project marks a giant step forward in the clean energy transformation, addressing the intermittency of renewables and enabling the dispatch of clean energy 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As Masdar’s largest and most ambitious project to date, we are committed to collaborating with the best possible partners that will deliver to the highest standards. I look forward to working with the preferred suppliers in setting a new global benchmark in clean energy innovation.”
JA Solar Executive President Aiqing Yang added: “JA Solar is delighted to deepen its collaboration with Masdar on this record-breaking project, which represents a monumental leap in the global clean energy transformation. As a company committed to advancing sustainable solutions, we share Masdar’s vision of enabling continuous, reliable clean power. This project not only sets a new global benchmark for energy innovation but also reinforces the pivotal role of high-quality, cutting-edge technology in driving the transition to a low-carbon future. We are honoured to contribute to this groundbreaking initiative and are confident that our partnership will continue to set the standard for excellence in the renewable energy sector.”
