The United Arab Emirates has undergone a remarkable economic transformation over the past two decades, emerging as a global hub for innovation, trade, and sustainable development. With that success comes a greater demand for sustainable energy sources to meet the city’s exponential growth, and Dubai is planning to provide 100% of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2050.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Solar Park) is a cornerstone of the UAE’s clean energy transformation, setting a global benchmark for large-scale solar innovation and infrastructure. It is the largest single-site solar plant in the world and is set to expand further. Currently operating at a colossal 3.86 gigawatts (GW) and targeting 5GW of clean energy production by 2030 — enough to power over 540,000 homes across Dubai – this ambitious mega project is a shining example of the UAE’s energy leadership.

At the core of this success is a powerful collaboration between Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Borouge and Ducab. DEWA, the city’s power authority, has been driving Dubai’s ambitious clean energy strategy for decades. Borouge, known for its cutting-edge polyolefin solutions, partnered with Ducab to deliver something crucial: the extensive network of high-performance cables that safely carry this solar energy across the site into Dubai’s energy grid.​

Borouge’s Borlink™ XLPE LS4201H was chosen for the 132kV high-voltage networks across the solar park. XLPE—cross-linked polyethylene—is a high-performance insulation material used in power cables for its strength, thermal stability and long-term reliability. Produced at Borouge’s state-of-the-art XLPE facility—the first of its kind in the Middle East—this material positions the UAE as a regional hub for advanced cable solutions. Engineered to perform in extreme conditions, XLPE ensures safe, efficient power transmission over long distances.

This high-performance infrastructure plays a vital role in enabling the MBR Solar Park to deliver clean energy at scale. Already, the park is reshaping Dubai’s energy landscape—contributing 21.5% of the city's energy mix. When the sixth phase of development is completed, that share will rise to 24%, pushing Dubai significantly closer to its net-zero carbon emissions goals.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is a cornerstone of both Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the UAE’s broader Net Zero goals. It reflects a bold national commitment to sustainability, demonstrating how large-scale innovation can drive meaningful progress across the region.

From the bright lights of the Burj Khalifa to the vibrant streets of Downtown Dubai, the city’s famous skyline is increasingly powered by the clean, abundant energy of the desert sun. This is the result of strong partnerships through DEWA’s vision, Borouge’s advanced materials innovation, and our partners’ manufacturing excellence.