Renewables
The targets
| Target | By |
|---|---|
| Triple the contribution of renewable energy | 2030 |
| Clean energy capacity from 14.2 GW to more than 28 GW | 2031 |
| Clean energy at 32% of installed capacity | 2031 |
| Clean energy at 35% of generation | 2031 |
Source: UAE Government Portal: UAE Energy Strategy 20501
The 2031 mix planned by the government is 35% clean energy, made up of 20% nuclear and 15% renewables, and 65% gas.2
Solar in Dubai
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park reached 3,860 MW in 2025, after 800 MW from its sixth phase, and clean energy made up about 21.5% of DEWA's capacity.3
Dubai aims for 100% clean energy production capacity by 2050.4
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UAE's renewable energy target?
To triple renewable energy by 2030 and raise clean energy capacity to more than 28 GW, 32% of installed capacity, by 2031, with AED 150 to 200 billion of investment.
Sources
- UAE Government Portal: UAE Energy Strategy 2050
- UAE Government Portal: About the UAE's energy sector
- Energy Global: DEWA adds 800 MW of clean energy capacity (June 2025)
- SolarQuarter: DEWA accelerates Dubai's clean energy transition (July 2026)
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.