What type of energy does the UAE use?

Nuclear reactors with 5.6 GW nameplate capacity are under construction, and existing renewable energy plans call for up to 2.5 GW of solar, wind, and waste-to-energy by 2030. Currently, the UAE’s primary energy mix is almost exclusively natural gas (71%) and oil including bunker fuels (28%), with gas accounting for nearly 100% of power generation.

How much solar power does the UAE have?

Global installations of renewable power capacity now outpace those of fossil fuels and nuclear power combined. In the region, we have gone from 10 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic power in the UAE in 2009 to over 60 gigawatts (GW) by 2032 from announced projects across all six Gulf countries.

What does a 103.5 MW wind project mean for the UAE?

The 103.5-megawatt (MW) landmark project will introduce cost-effective, large-scale, utility wind power to the UAE’s electricity grid, further diversifying the country’s energy mix and advancing its energy transition.

Why is the UAE launching a wind power program?

As we look forward to hosting Cop28, the inauguration [of the wind power program] shows the UAE's firm commitment to this target, boosting clean energy investments both at home and abroad." Mohamed Al-Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, added: "The wind program is the result of years of hard work and collaboration.

What is the UAE wind program?

The project leverages advances in technology, material science and aerodynamics to capture low wind speeds at utility scale, paving the way for further projects. The UAE Wind Program is expected to power more than 23,000 UAE homes a year.

What are UAE's wind and solar resources?

The UAE’s wind and solar resources are shown below. 1 million tons per year of municipal solid waste. Since Abu Dhabi generates 33 000 tons of waste per day and Dubai a similar amount, 900 MW potential is reasonable but conservative. The UAE has a high per capita waste generation, which is primarily disposed at unlined landfills.