The United Arab Emirates has improved its position as a global leader in solar energy, according to the Middle East Solar Industry Association’s (MESIA) “Solar Outlook Report 2025” released at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.
The research focuses on the UAE’s ambitious clean energy ambitions, like the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims for 75% clean energy by mid-century, and the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, which aims for 30% renewable energy within five years.
Solar power in the Middle East and North Africa expanded significantly, with capacity increasing by 23% in 2023 to 32 gigawatts peak. By 2030, this figure is expected to surpass 180 gigawatts, supported by advanced technology, government initiatives, and private-sector investments. The use of digital twins, automated cleaning systems, and energy storage solutions has increased plant efficiency, decreased costs, and addressed operational challenges.
Green hydrogen is emerging as another important growth area, with the region’s abundant solar and wind resources providing a competitive advantage in production. MESIA President Fazle Moyeen Quazi stated that next-generation technologies improve project resilience and efficiency while addressing intermittency and grid stability concerns.
