United Arab Emirates inaugurates Al Dhafra Solar PV project, the world's largest single-site solar power plant
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The project was inaugurated in the presence of Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Sheikh Hazza said, “As the UAE prepares to host COP28, this pioneering project reflects the country’s ongoing commitment to increasing its share in clean energy, reducing carbon emissions and supporting global efforts on climate action. Reflects. The project broke records in terms of cost for utility-scale solar projects. Initially the project led to the most competitive tariff for solar power being set at AED 4.97 fils/kWh (US$1.35 cents/kWh). which was reduced to AED 4.85 fils/kWh (US$1.32 cents/kWh) at financial closing. The project is in line with the UAE's Net Zero 2050 target, strengthening its leadership in solar energy production on a per capita basis. The project is also a testament to the UAE's commitment to hosting a successful COP28.
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