UAE to become world's biggest generator of solar electricity by 2031, IEA says
The UAE is projected to become the world's biggest generator of solar electricity by 2031, with the capacity of renewable energy sources in the Middle East as a whole set to triple through that span, the International Energy Agency has said. Solar power per capita to be generated by the Arab world's second biggest economy through the next six years is estimated to be more than 4,000…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to become the world's largest generator of solar electricity by 2031. The Middle East's renewable energy capacity is projected to triple by that time, according to the Paris-based agency's 2026 Renewables report. The UAE's per-capita solar generation is estimated to be over 4,000 kilowatt-hours during the next six years, the highest among Gulf nations.
Oman and Qatar follow at third and fifth places, respectively, while Australia and Bulgaria occupy second and fourth positions in the global ranking. Greece, Austria, Spain, China, and Chile complete the top ten list. All top ten countries are expected to generate at least 2,000 kilowatt-hours of solar electricity by 2031, which is significantly higher than the global average of 800 kilowatt-hours.
By 2031, solar power will account for around three-quarters of the world's total renewable electricity capacity, with a nearly 85 per cent increase in capacity expected. The IEA also notes that the Middle East will substantially increase its contribution to global renewable capacity growth due to strong policy support and renewable market development.
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