{
  "id": 4838483,
  "title": "UAE raises clean energy ambition as minister says round-the-clock solar can compete with gas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/uae-raises-clean-energy-ambition-as-minister-says-round-the-clock",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T09:34:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uae-raises-clean-energy-ambition-as-minister-says-round-the-clock-solar-can-compete-with-gas-1.500659251"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: The UAE is boosting its renewable energy goals as geopolitical uncertainty grips the region, with Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei announcing a target of around 35 percent clean energy by 2030-31. Speaking at Middle East Energy's 50th edition, Al Mazrouei argued that large-scale solar power can compete with natural gas and is becoming commercially viable, citing falling renewable costs and the UAE's planned 5GW solar project backed by 19.5GW of battery storage. The minister framed the current period as a test of energy system resilience, highlighting the benefits for Gulf economies investing in diversification during geopolitical changes. He also warned that the region's energy challenge now involves meeting rising electricity demand from industrial expansion, electrification, and the growth of digital infrastructure, such as AI and hyperscale data centers. Al Mazrouei emphasized the need for greater interconnection between countries and regions to balance demand patterns and optimize the broader electricity grid.",
  "summary": "Dubai: The UAE is raising its clean-energy ambitions as the Gulf faces a more uncertain energy landscape, with Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei saying the country is targeting around 35 per cent clean energy by 2030-31 and arguing that round-the-clock solar power can be commercially competitive with natural gas. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}