UAE in 2026/Global projects and investments pave the way for a clean energy future
Abu Dhabi, April 4, 2020 – The UAE continues to consolidate its position as a global center for investing in clean energy and spreading sustainability solutions through a package of projects that were announced to be financed and implemented during the current year 2026, by a group of national companies specialized in this field.
These projects embody the UAE’s commitment to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to confront global energy challenges, especially since the map of announced projects extends to include the most populous continents (Asia, Africa, and Europe), which enhances its economic returns and its positive environmental impact in terms of reducing carbon emissions and confronting the challenges of climate change.
Last January, the UAE adopted the guideline for sustainable digital services in the federal government, which aims to adopt renewable energy, benefit from advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing, and employ environmentally friendly practices in information technology operations.
During the World Government Summit 2026, the Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi launched the policy of self-supply of photovoltaic (solar) energy, which allows the use of smart and flexible solutions to generate, store and consume clean energy, and enables the agricultural sector and owners of farms, resorts and estates in Abu Dhabi to rely on renewable energy sources, which supports the emirate’s goals of transitioning to a sustainable and effective energy system.
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, announced its cooperation with Elite Agro, a trusted global company in the field of agriculture, food production and development, to launch the first agricultural solar photovoltaic project in the Middle East and North Africa region, at the company’s Al Foah Farm in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. It will constitute a widely applicable model in the field of sustainable agriculture and the integration of renewable energy solutions in the region.
This comes at a time when the installed capacity of renewable energy in the country has exceeded 7.7 gigawatts, with projects under implementation that will raise the total capacity to more than 23 gigawatts by 2031. The installed capacity of renewable energy in the country has also recorded a growth of 117% during the period from 2022 to 2025, which reflects the effectiveness of national policies and the acceleration of the implementation of strategic projects aimed at building a more sustainable and efficient energy system.
At the global level, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company “Masdar” embodies the UAE’s leadership in clean energy, as its total investment portfolio as of last January reached 65 gigawatts, as part of its path to achieving the goal of 100 gigawatts by 2030.
In 2026, Masdar launched global strategic projects, most notably the development of the Kwibongo solar energy project in Angola with a capacity of 150 megawatts within the “Royal Sable” program, which contributes to the stability of the electricity network and supports sustainable development, serving about 300,000 homes and creating more than 2,000 job opportunities.
Masdar completed the financial closing of the Guzar solar energy project in Uzbekistan with a capacity of 300 megawatts and a battery system for energy storage with a capacity of 75 megawatt hours, as part of international investments exceeding two billion dollars.
“Masdar” signed a memorandum of understanding with “RWE”, aiming to enhance reliance on renewable energy sources and develop the energy system in Germany and throughout Europe, under which the two companies will continue to invest and explore opportunities available in the field of energy storage battery systems in Germany, while “Masdar” will explore investment opportunities in existing projects owned by “RWE” in the field of energy storage systems in Germany, with the goal of reaching a capacity of 1 gigawatt by 2030, in addition to examining opportunities for cooperation in developing battery systems for energy storage. With a capacity of up to 1 gigawatt by 2035.
“Masdar” and “Total Energy” signed a binding agreement to establish a partnership with a 50% stake for each and a total value of up to $2.2 billion. Within the framework of this partnership, the two companies will integrate their projects in the field of onshore renewable energy in nine countries within Asia.
In parallel with Masdar’s activity, Global South Utilities, a subsidiary of Resources Investment, is strengthening the UAE’s presence in the clean energy sector at the international and regional levels, through innovative projects that contribute to the global energy transition.
The company announced the launch of a 5-megawatt solar power station in the city of Berbera in the Horn of Africa, as part of the “Green Berbera” vision, which aims to shift from reliance on diesel to a renewable energy system supported by energy storage systems, to ensure the provision of clean electricity to hundreds of homes and economic activities, reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy security in the region.
Global South entered into a strategic industrial partnership with the Chinese company Weiheng, a global manufacturer of battery energy storage systems, with the aim of locally manufacturing advanced clean energy technologies in Abu Dhabi, supporting the UAE’s endeavors in industrial development, transformation in the energy sector, and strengthening supply chains directed to the markets of the countries of the Global South.
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