Prime Highlight
- The UAE is rapidly expanding its renewable energy capacity, positioning itself as a global leader in sustainable and low-carbon energy.
- National strategies, including the Hydrogen Strategy 2050, are driving a shift toward cleaner electricity and supporting long-term decarbonisation goals.
Key Facts
- Installed renewable energy capacity has crossed 7 GW, with projects underway expected to exceed 23 GW by 2031.
- Investments in clean and renewable energy have surpassed AED 190 billion, and installed renewable capacity grew 117% between 2022 and 2025.
Background
The United Arab Emirates is reinforcing its position as a global leader in sustainable energy, supported by strong national planning and large-scale investments in clean and renewable power, according to Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.
Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, Al Mazrouei said the UAE’s installed renewable energy capacity has now crossed 7.7 gigawatts. He added that projects currently under development will push total capacity beyond 23 gigawatts by 2031, underlining the country’s rapid shift toward a cleaner energy mix.
Al Mazrouei said national investments in renewable and clean energy have exceeded AED 190 billion. He noted that these investments reflect strong confidence in the sector as a key pillar for sustainable development and low-emissions economic growth.
The minister said the UAE has increased its target for electricity generation from clean sources to 35 percent by 2031. He added that the National Hydrogen Strategy 2050 is now fully integrated into the country’s wider energy planning, helping prepare the UAE for a low-carbon future.
He highlighted that installed renewable capacity grew by 117 percent between 2022 and 2025. This growth, he said, shows the success of national policies and the fast rollout of major strategic projects.
Al Mazrouei also pointed to strong progress in energy efficiency. He said the National Water and Energy Demand Management Programme, launched in 2020, has cut more than 14.8 million tonnes of carbon emissions and delivered savings of over $2 billion in five years.
These measures support long-term goals to reduce energy use by 43 percent and water consumption by 50 percent by 2050. Al Mazrouei said the UAE remains the fastest-growing clean energy market in the region and is committed to reaching net zero by advancing clean technologies and expanding its role in global hydrogen production.
