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The United Arab Emirates strengthens its leadership in the field of renewable energy

April 29, 2024

Ryan McPherson, Regional Director of the Energy Industries Council for the Middle East, Africa and CIS, emphasized the UAE’s continued progress in the field of renewable energy; It leads the countries in the region in terms of the ability to produce clean energy.

During the Energy Industries Council's celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of its regional office in Dubai, Macpherson pointed to 12 projects planned to add 6.34 gigawatts to the UAE's renewable energy capacity between 2024 and 2030.

According to McPherson, these projects reflect the UAE’s commitment to enhancing the sustainability of its energy resources and reducing its dependence on fossil fuels. He explained that the country has been investing heavily for decades in new technologies and developing infrastructure to enhance its leading position in the field of renewable energy, as part of its vision for a greener and more sustainable future.