World Hub: Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050

The Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 is set forth to source 100% of its energy needs from clean resources by 2050, aiming to position Dubai as a worldwide hub for clean energy and green economic practices. Dubai has already achieved 16.1% clean energy mix by the end of 2023.

Central to this strategy is the development of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, projected to be the world’s largest solar energy producer from a single location, targeting more than 5,000 MW output by 2030 with an investment of AED 50 billion (equivalent to over US $13.6 billion).

The strategy is built on five main pillars: enhancing infrastructure, establishing supportive legislation, creating the AED 100 billion Dubai Green Fund for clean energy investments, developing skills through global training programs with partners like IRENA, and adopting an environmentally friendly energy mix.

The use of clean coal is expected to be wound down, after COP28 commitments. The city is on track and expected to surpass its 2030 target of achieving a 25% clean energy mix. By 2030, the city expects to have 27% of its power generated from clean renewable energy sources.