On 09-June-2019, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to appoint the consultancy Services for the floating solar power plants.
The successful Consultant will study and advise DEWA about the construction of floating solar photovoltaic plants in the Arabian Gulf.
The Scope of work includes a feasibility study, technical requirements for a floating solar photovoltaic plant, an environmental impact assessment report, a study of the marine requirements, and other necessary studies on setting up electrical transmission, a safety plan,
Scope of Work also includes a seawater feasibility studies including tidal and system specifications, and system performance.
Dubai is targeting of 42,000 MW of clean and renewable energy by 2050 as part of Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 (DCES 2050).
