Longest continuous concentrated solar power plant operation

The longest continuous concentrated solar power plant operation is 39 days and was achieved by Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) (UAE), in Dubai, UAE from 11 May 2024 and 20 June.2024.

DEWA has set a remarkable milestone with the Mohamed Bin Rashid Solar Park (MBR), embodying a powerful testament to innovation and sustainability. Through this initiative, DEWA not only pushed the boundaries of clean energy but also contributed significantly to Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and its ambitious goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050. The record-breaking achievement of the longest continuous operation of a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant — running for an impressive 39 days, 15 hours, and 32 minutes — highlights the potential of renewable energy in powering a sustainable future.