Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, announced on Saturday, November 14, 2026, the start of full commercial operations at the Al Dhafra 2 photovoltaic solar project in Abu Dhabi. With a generation capacity of 1.5 gigawatts, the plant will supply clean electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes and facilities.

Emirates source begins operating the "Al Dhafra 2" solar power plant with a capacity of
Emirates source begins operating the "Al Dhafra 2" solar power plant with a capacity of 1.5 gigawatts

Advanced bifacial solar-panel technology
The plant features more than 3 million advanced bifacial solar panels, which capture sunlight from both sides to increase power-generation efficiency. It is also supported by smart tracking systems and automated water-free cleaning systems designed to operate efficiently in desert climatic conditions.

Cutting carbon emissions by 2.4 million tonnes annually
The new project is expected to avoid the release of more than 2.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year — equivalent to removing about 500,000 conventionally fuelled cars from the roads — while strengthening the clean energy mix in the national electricity grid.

Supporting the UAE Energy Strategy 2050
The plant's operation reflects the UAE's vision of leading the global transition to renewable energy and supports the objectives of the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and the Climate Neutrality Initiative by expanding investment in large-scale solar power projects.