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WHO BUILT IT : ABU DHABI FUTURE ENERGY CO , MASDAR , TAQA , EDF , JINKOPOWER LOCATION : ABU DHABI , UAE

One of the largest single-site solar plants in the world , the 2GW Al Dhafra Solar project was announced by the Abu Dhabi Electricity and Water Authority in 2020 . The landmark project in the Abu Dhabi desert spans 20 sq km and is spearheaded by the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company and was developed in collaboration with global partners , including Masdar and EDF Renewables to advance the UAE ’ s renewable energy goals and diversify its energy mix away from fossil fuels , something the country has built its wealth on . The plant powers around 160,000 homes and reduces carbon emissions by more than 2.4m tons each year . 36 August 2024