BYD and Masdar Sign 11.275 GWh Storage Deal for Abu Dhabi Mega-Project

BYD has signed an 11.275 GWh energy storage agreement with UAE's Masdar for the world's first gigawatt-scale round-the-clock renewable energy project in Abu Dhabi.

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Chinese battery giant BYD has signed a landmark deal with Abu Dhabi's Masdar to supply 11.275 GWh of energy storage systems. The agreement, announced on July 10, 2026, supports what is described as the world's first gigawatt-scale round-the-clock renewable energy project.

The storage systems will be deployed as part of a massive initiative in Abu Dhabi that aims to deliver clean power continuously, combining solar and wind generation with large-scale battery storage. BYD's role involves providing the battery infrastructure necessary to store excess energy and release it during periods of low generation.

This deal deepens BYD's push into the Middle East energy market, where the company has been expanding its presence in both electric vehicles and stationary storage. Masdar, the UAE's state-owned renewable energy developer, is leading the project as part of the country's strategy to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

The 11.275 GWh capacity is one of the largest single storage contracts awarded globally, underscoring the growing scale of battery storage in utility-scale renewable projects. Neither company disclosed the financial terms of the agreement.

BYD has previously supplied battery storage for other large-scale projects, including in China and Europe, but this deal marks its most significant entry into the Middle Eastern storage market. The project is expected to set a benchmark for round-the-clock renewable energy delivery, potentially influencing future developments in arid regions with high solar potential.