Our Records
Largest thermal energy storage plant
Dubai’s DEWA and Noor Energy 1 set a world record with a 5,907 MWh thermal energy storage plant on June 25, 2023. Using CSP technology with molten salt, this system enables 24/7 electricity generation, supporting the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and Net Zero Emissions Strategy 2050. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, home to the world’s largest thermal storage capacity, reinforces Dubai’s leadership in clean energy.
DEWA has also achieved the world’s lowest solar energy prices five times, setting a global benchmark for affordability and sustainability.
Tallest concentrated solar power tower
The tallest concentrated solar power tower is 263.126 m and was achieved by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) & Noor Energy 1 (both UAE) in Dubai, UAE, on 29 May 2023.
Dubai’s DEWA and Noor Energy 1 achieved the world’s tallest CSP tower at 263.126m on May 29, 2023. This milestone supports Dubai’s vision to lead in sustainable technology, meeting growing energy demands while advancing the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy. By 2050, Dubai aims for 100% of its power production to come from clean energy sources.