Global experts will explore progress as MENA country 2030 renewables target deadlines come into view
The MENA region’s ambitious renewable energy transition is poised to be accelerated at pace when the World Future Energy Summit hosts the dedicated Clean Energy & Solar Conference and Exhibition at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in January 2025.
The event’s solar exhibition, the largest of the six verticals, will host over 100 exhibitors in January, covering innovative product categories such as energy storage technologies, photovoltaic cells and modules, rooftop solar PV systems, utility-scale PV systems, as well as hosting several regional and international trade and industry associations, government regulators, and utility companies.
“This conference comes at a crucial time as regional players pursue ambitious renewable energy targets by 2030,” stated Hinde Liepmannsohn, Executive Director, MESIA (Middle East Solar Industries Association) who are releasing their Solar Outlook Report 2025 at the Summit.
“Saudi Arabia is aiming to generate 50 per cent of its electricity from renewables, the UAE plans to triple its renewables contribution, Oman is targeting the generation of 30 per cent of its electricity from renewables, and Qatar intends to boost the share of renewables in its power mix from five per cent to 18 per cent,” she added.
UAE initiatives
The conference also follows recent UAE initiatives to enhance its renewable energy landscape, which will be highlighted at the Summit. The UAE’s Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure (MOEI) and Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) have partnered on a project to install rooftop solar panels in the Northern Emirates, enabling homes, businesses, and farms to contribute to the country’s renewable energy supply.
Simultaneously, MOEI has also partnered with Siemens Energy to integrate cutting-edge solutions into the nation’s energy sector, while Masdar, the Summit’s host, is expanding its renewables portfolio through acquisitions, including the recent purchase of Saeta Yield’s assets, by adding 745 MW of wind energy and 1.6 GW of solar projects in Spain and Portugal.
