Solar Energy in Dubai: From Rooftops to Utility-Scale

Dubai has become a global showcase for large-scale solar projects while also promoting rooftop systems on homes and businesses. The combination of strong sun, clear policy direction and ambitious targets makes the city a natural laboratory for solar energy.

On the utility-scale side, vast desert sites host gigawatts of capacity, using a mix of photovoltaic and concentrated solar technologies. Within the city, building owners are encouraged to add rooftop solar, reducing their bills and feeding excess power back to the grid.

This mix of big and small projects helps Dubai diversify its energy mix, reduce fuel imports and position itself as a regional leader in clean power.