36-meter high solar receiver (MSR) with a total weight of approximately 900 tons
Muhammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is a solar park with an area of 77 km2 located in Seih Al-Dahal, about 50 km south of Dubai City. The power plant is being constructed by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).
The project plans a production capacity of 5,000 MW by 2030, with a total investment of 50 billion dirhams. Once completed, the plant is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 6.5 million tons per year. The Muhammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is one of the largest renewable energy projects in the world based on the independent power producer (IPP) model. This long-term project will include a large-scale solar power plant to be built in three phases, with a concentrating solar power plant (CSP) to be built in the fourth phase.
Fourth Fiscal Period
This fourth phase of the project will be the largest single facility solar independent power project in the world, combining concentrating solar power (CSP) and photovoltaic technologies. During this phase, 950 megawatts (MW) of clean energy will be produced using three technologies. The Parabolic Basin Complex will produce 600 MW and the Solar Tower 100 MW, for a total of 700 MW from concentrating solar power plants (CSP), and an additional 250 MW from photovoltaic panels. In addition, 70,000 heliostats will be used to provide energy around the clock with the world's largest thermal storage system, equivalent to 15 hours.
8 World Records in the Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Industry * According to Noor Energy 1, Inc.
- World's largest investment in a stand-alone CSP facility based on the IPP model: US$4.4 billion (approx. ¥486.94 billion) - World's largest energy production for a stand-alone CSP+PV project: 950MW World's largest site area for a single CSP+PV project: 44㎢ - World's largest volume of molten salt used in a single CSP project: 550,000 tons - World's highest CSP tower: 260 meters World's largest tower with wireless heliostat technology: 70,000 heliostats - World's largest trough for a commercial CSP project: 8.2 m - Lowest equalized cost of electricity (LCOE) comparable to fossil fuel power in the UAE: 7.3 US cents/kWh
Project Summary
SteelPro 4 s.r.o. was contracted to perform the basic design, general arrangement drawings, and modeling of all connections with a 3D model of the steel structure of the 36-meter high solar receiver (MSR), which has a total weight of approximately 900 tons. The main steel structure consists of 16 columns supported by three main platforms. The main steel structure is also completed with secondary structures such as platforms, various passageways, and equipment supports.
The geometry of the structure, with its large number of equipment and piping routes, required communication with the main designer of the solar receiver and the structural engineer company (Allcons Industry s.r.o.). In addition, an optimal solution was required that would eliminate technical space requirements and interference with the structure.
One of the main reasons for the success of this project was that by sharing the 3D model with members of different professions, the parties involved were able to not only check the progress of the work, but also work closely together. The 3D model was also provided to the steel trading company and steel fabrication workers by dividing the structure into separate production units to meet deadlines. This made it possible to create drawings both at the fabrication shop and on site.
Another unique feature of this project is that because of the complexity of the structure, the 3D model was used as a means of communication among the members prior to the general drawings that would be provided at a later date.
