Sargent & Lundy is supporting the development of the United Arab Emirates’ first battery energy storage system independent power project. Emirates Water & Electricity Company (EWEC) issued a request for proposals last month to develop an independent greenfield 400-megawatt Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) power project in Abu Dhabi, providing up to 800 megawatt-hours of storage capacity. The project aims to enhance the flexibility and stability of Abu Dhabi’s energy network, allowing for the effective management of peak demand and integration of increasing amounts of renewable energy.
Sargent & Lundy serves as EWEC’s technical advisor, supporting the development of the application and use case for the BESS and developing the technical specifications and performance requirements for the procurement package.
“This is an important project that will support EWEC’s strategic plans to enhance power system resilience, rapidly increase its solar power capacity, and decarbonize the energy sector,” said Sargent & Lundy Project Manager Theodoros N. Trakas.
EWEC is aiming to install 7.5 gigawatts of solar power by 2030, and significantly reduce the carbon dioxide intensity of its power supply, in support of the UAE’s net zero by 2050 strategic initiative.
Sargent & Lundy participated in the creation of a new energy storage agreement to be implemented when a developer is selected and worked with the project’s financial and legal advisors to provide technical insights, recommendations, and reviews.
