Abu Dhabi allows owners of villas and residential buildings to supply themselves with solar energy

The Department of Energy in Abu Dhabi launched the second phase of the policy of self-supply of solar energy, to include for the first time the residential sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and this includes owners of villas and residential buildings where applicable, allowing them to generate electricity, store it, and use it in their homes in an integrated manner with the network.

The department stated, in a statement yesterday, that this step is a continuation of the success achieved by the first phase of the policy launched during the World Government Summit in February 2026 in Dubai, which contributed to enabling owners of farms, farms, and rest houses to benefit from solar energy solutions to self-generate electricity and store it to improve consumption efficiency.

The new phase focuses on enabling residential use through a simplified regulatory framework that facilitates installation and connection procedures with the network, in addition to unifying technical standards, ensuring the highest levels of safety and operating efficiency.

In conjunction with the first phase, the Department of Energy in Abu Dhabi issued a guide for devices and systems that are highly efficient in consuming electrical energy, which provides a practical framework that helps individuals and establishments choose, purchase and operate the most efficient solutions, based on actual performance data and the total cost of the life cycle, which supports the process of making more efficient and sustainable decisions in the long term. This guide includes the main systems affecting consumption efficiency, including air conditioning and refrigeration systems, water heating, lighting, and electrical appliances. Pumps, motors, and irrigation systems, with a focus on best operational practices, smart control solutions, and regular maintenance, which contributes to reducing energy and water consumption. The policy allows subscribers to cover a large portion of their daily energy consumption during daylight hours, with the ability to store it in batteries, which significantly reduces pressure on the network.

Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Obaidli, Director General of Regulatory Affairs at the Department of Energy in Abu Dhabi, said: “The second phase of the policy of self-supply of solar energy represents a qualitative step in expanding the scope of its application to include the residential sector, which enhances energy efficiency and supports the integration of the electrical system.”

He added: “By empowering broader segments of society, we are establishing an effective partnership in the transition towards clean energy, which contributes to achieving a more balanced and sustainable energy mix.”