Middle East Energy (MEE) 2025 opened on April 7 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The event runs until April 9. It is organised by Informa Markets and held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
This year, more than 40,000 energy professionals from around the world are attending. There are 1,600 exhibitors from over 90 countries. The event covers 16 halls, including 17 international pavilions.
The Battery Show Middle East is launching for the first time during this edition. It takes up an entire hall. More than 200 companies are showcasing products related to battery systems and electric mobility. A conference on battery technologies is also being held.
Topics at the Battery Show Conference include electric vehicle charging, battery production, energy storage systems, and smart grid use in the Middle East and Africa. The battery market in this region is expected to grow in the next few years.
Middle East Energy 2025 also includes other conferences. These cover solar energy, smart grids, technical seminars, and leadership talks. Government and business leaders are speaking at the event.
In parallel with the event, there are smaller renewable energy projects underway in Dubai. One such project is the installation of rooftop solar panels on Dubai Municipality’s buildings. The total installed capacity from these installations is over 2.7 megawatts (MW). These systems supply power directly to the buildings.
Dubai also has a floating solar pilot project at the Hatta Dam. The setup includes a floating platform fitted with solar panels. It generates electricity and is being studied for possible expansion. The installed capacity of this pilot is 250 kilowatts (kW).
A small-scale battery storage trial is being conducted at a DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) substation in Al Quoz. The system stores solar energy and is being used to test grid stability. Its storage capacity is 1 megawatt-hour (MWh).
