The biggest solar power plant in the world has been created in the United Arab Emirates by a Chinese company called Shanghai Electric. This enormous solar power station covers an area as large as 4,500 football fields, or 3,750 hectares. It’s situated about 50 kilometers south of Dubai city and is almost as tall as the Emirates Tower in Dubai.
The inauguration ceremony was led by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the Ruler of Dubai. This colossal power plant has a massive tower that can generate 100 megawatts of power. Additionally, there are special solar panels with a capacity of 650 watts. The height of the CSP tower is more than 260 meters, standing tall in the desert.
Surrounding the tower, there are millions of reflectors. These reflectors have a crucial role—they direct sunlight into the solar panels, causing the tower’s temperature to soar over 500 degrees Celsius.
Shanghai Electric, the company responsible for this project, mentioned that it is reaching its final stages. Once fully operational, it is expected to benefit over 300,000 households. Moreover, this initiative has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by a substantial 1.6 million tons annually.
The most recent solar panel units are already linked to the national grid in the UAE. One of the key advantages of this project is its ability to provide a steady and reliable supply of electricity. It can generate power according to the demands of the national grid.
