Phase one of Dubai's $3.3bn Mohammed Bin Rashid Solar Park went live on Tuesday as part of a push to diversify energy supplies in the UAE.
The 13-megawatt photovoltaic plant is the biggest of its type in the Middle East and North Africa, Saeed Al Tayer, the head of Dubai’s state utility, said in a statement.
First Solar, the biggest US solar-panel manufacturer, built the facility which is expected to generate 24 million kw of power per year - enough to meet the average annual electricity needs of more than 500 households.
"This plant represents an important step in the implementation of the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 to diversify Dubai's energy mix. For the first time, we are harnessing the sun to power growth and prosperity in the emirate, which is a significant achievement," said Al Tayer, CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority.
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