Installed solar energy capacity in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Installed solar energy capacity was 6.47 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in United Arab Emirates, 2009–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in United Arab Emirates is 6.47 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.9% on the previous year and up 4,857.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in United Arab Emirates peaked at 6.47 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0101 gigawatts, in 2009.
That places United Arab Emirates 26th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0101 gigawatts | 0.0101 gigawatts | 0.0101 gigawatts | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.3449 gigawatts | 0.0108 gigawatts | 1.94 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.27 gigawatts | 2.33 gigawatts | 6.47 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for United Arab Emirates
- Fuel imports 4.5% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 2.2% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 3.4% (2023)
- Gas production 586.29 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 51,674 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 586.29 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 51,674 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 68.2% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 51.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in United Arab Emirates?
- Installed solar energy capacity in United Arab Emirates was 6.47 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 6.47 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0101 gigawatts in 2009.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 26th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,857.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.