Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum held its 87th meeting virtually. The meeting reviewed updates on Dubai’s sustainability goals, focusing on clean energy and energy efficiency regulations. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Council, and other senior officials attended.
The Council discussed Dubai’s Green Building regulations, which aim to reduce carbon emissions by improving energy and water efficiency in new buildings. These regulations are part of a long-term plan to transition buildings into zero-energy structures.
The Council also reviewed the implementation of Executive Council Resolution No. 16 of 2019, which created a framework for regulating the trade of petroleum products in Dubai. This framework enhances safety and compliance in the sector.
Dubai is working toward its goal of producing 100% of its energy from clean sources by 2050. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, currently generating 2,327 megawatts (MW) of electricity, is a core part of this effort. The solar park is expected to reach 5,000 MW by 2030.
Alongside large-scale projects, Dubai has smaller renewable energy initiatives. The Dubai Municipality has installed solar-powered irrigation systems in public parks, reducing water and electricity use. These systems have a total capacity of 2 MW.
Rooftop solar panels are also being deployed in industrial areas like Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA). Factories and warehouses in the zone now generate between 500 kW and 1 MW of solar power for their operations.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced solar-powered lighting at metro and bus stations. A trial project at a bus station in Al Qusais includes solar panels that generate 100 kW of electricity to power station facilities. Floating solar technology is also being tested at Hatta Dam. The pilot project has an installed capacity of 300 kW and aims to provide clean energy while conserving water.
