Unit 4 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant connected to UAE grid [Video]

The four operational units of Barakah will soon provide up to 25% of the UAE’s electricity needs, supporting the decarbonisation of the UAE’s power sector

Nawah Energy Company has said that it has safely and successfully connected Unit 4 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant to the UAE’s transmission grid. The firm is the operations and maintenance subsidiary of Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC).

Grid connection signifies the delivery of the first megawatts of carbon-free electricity from the fourth reactor of the nuclear energy plant, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s clean energy transition and journey towards Net Zero by 2050. Unit 4 will add another 1,400MW of clean electricity capacity to power the national grid, representing another significant step forward towards full-fleet operations, further supporting the UAE’s efforts in enhancing grid stability and energy security through abundant around-the-clock zero-emissions electricity, said a statement from ENEC.

The Nawah …