Energy Storage News 16 September 2026

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy targets 1,000-2,000MW battery storage to support round-the-clock solar supply

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy targets 1,000-2,000MW battery storage to support round-the-clock solar supply

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Dubai is planning to build 1,000MW of lithium-ion battery storage, expandable to 2,000MW and delivering 6,000MWh of capacity, according to panellists speaking on the "Key Trends from Early Middle East BESS Projects" panel at Energy Storage Summit Middle East 2026.

Key Takeaways

  • Dubai Supreme Council of Energy targets 1,000-2,000MW battery storage to support round-the-clock solar supply.

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