The UAE is constructing a 5 GW solar farm with 19 GWh batteries in Abu Dhabi, enabling 1 GW of round‑the‑clock renewable baseload power by 2027—a global first.
Through the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, the nation aims for 44% clean energy, including 14 GW solar, 1.4 Mtpa hydrogen by 2031, expanding renewables, hydrogen, wind, nuclear, and carbon capture.
With Masdar’s 1 GW renewable‑plus‑storage facility and IRENA collaborations, the UAE positions itself as a global clean‑energy leader, exporting its expertise and technologies worldwide.
Investments in 19 GWh batteries from China, smart grid upgrades, and gigascale solar‑storage projects accelerate renewable integration—ensuring reliability and energy security countrywide