The UAE aims to achieve 14.2 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 according to Ahmed Al Kaabi, Assistant Undersecretary for Electricity, Water and Future Energy at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. Speaking at the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) panel on energy transition, Al Kaabi highlighted the UAE’s leadership in clean energy through strategic investments and early recognition of the need for sustainability.
Source: Economist Intelligence
As the first in the region to sign the Paris Agreement and commit to net-zero by 2050, the UAE has positioned itself as a clean energy leader. It hosts three of the world’s largest solar plants and launched a rooftop solar program to enable consumers to contribute to the grid. The UAE also leads in nuclear energy with the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, supplying 25% of the country’s electricity.
In addition, the UAE aims to be a global low-carbon hydrogen leader, targeting 1.4 million tonnes annually by 2031 and 15 million tonnes by 2050. As a founding member of IRENA, the UAE continues to drive innovation and global cooperation to meet its net-zero goals.