365Telugu.com online news,Mumbai, January 28th, 2025: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been appointed as one of the preferred Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors for the north site of the world’s pioneering 24/7 solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) gigascale project.
The groundbreaking development is being led by Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, in collaboration with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), and will be constructed in Abu Dhabi.

The announcement was made during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), where Masdar revealed plans for the innovative gigascale project that will generate up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of baseload power around the clock, every day of the week.
The project will feature a colossal 5.2 GW (DC) solar PV plant, coupled with a 19 gigawatt-hour (GWh) BESS, marking it as the world’s largest solar and energy storage facility. The initiative will be split into two sites: a north site with 2.6 GW and a south site with 9.5 GWh PV capacity.
The contract award ceremony was held in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Chairman of Masdar. The Letter of Award was officially signed by Mr. Abdulaziz Alobaidli, Chief Operating Officer of Masdar, and Mr. A Ravindran, Senior Vice President & Head – Renewables IC, L&T, in the presence of Mr. T Madhava Das, Whole-Time Director & Senior Executive Vice President (Utilities) at L&T.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Abdulaziz Alobaidli stated, “This record-breaking project represents a significant leap forward in clean energy transformation, addressing the intermittency of renewable power and ensuring reliable 24/7 clean energy delivery. We are excited to work with our trusted partners to set a new global standard in clean energy innovation.”

Mr. S N Subrahmanyan, Chairman & Managing Director of L&T, emphasized the UAE’s leadership role in advancing sustainable economic progress, saying, “The foresight and decisive actions of the UAE reflect its commitment to accelerating sustainable energy solutions. L&T is proud to contribute its advanced capabilities to this global energy transition.”
Mr. T Madhava Das added, “We are thrilled to be part of this prestigious project with Masdar. With our comprehensive expertise in renewable energy generation, power transmission and distribution, and digital solutions, we are committed to delivering this ultra-mega project that will power the future.”
This project underscores L&T’s growing role in the global clean energy sector and its ongoing collaboration with Masdar to drive innovation in renewable energy systems.