The reshaping of the UAE’s power generation sector continued apace in 2024, with low carbon sources accounting for a record 29.7% of total generation, up from just 5.1% in 2020. The key driver of these gains has been Abu Dhabi’s 5.6GW Barakah nuclear power plant, but renewables are also playing an increasingly prominent role in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
This increased share came despite total power generation rising by 9.5TWh to a record 177TWh last year, MEES calculates. UAE power demand has been increasing rapidly in recent years, driven by a rising population and strong economic growth, and the country has more than enough installed capacity to meet this. (CONTINUED - 713 WORDS)
