Based on the independent power producer (IPP) model, the project is part of Dubai’s efforts to increase the share of renewable and clean energy in the energy mix to 7% by 2020 and 15% by 2030.
Proposals for a project consultant will be accepted from 1 April to 3 May, and the tender will be released in Q3.
Dewa managing director and CEO Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer said: "We are on the right track to achieve the Solar Park’s total capacity of 3,000MW.
"We are determined to continue building and developing a greener economy, to achieve the UAE Vision 2021 to achieve a sustainable environment in terms of air quality, conserving water resources, more reliance on clean energy, and implementing green development.
"We support the long-term Green Economy for Sustainable Development National initiative to build a green economy in the UAE. We also support Dubai Plan 2021 to establish Dubai as a smart and sustainable city, whose environmental elements are clean, healthy, and sustainable.
"Our efforts also complement the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 to diversify energy sources to include 71% from natural gas, 15% from solar energy, 7% from clean coal, and 7% from nuclear power."
The 13MW first phase of the Solar Park was commissioned in 2013. The ACWA and TSK-led consortium was selected to implement the 200MW second phase, which is scheduled to enter service by 2017.
