Dewa Confirms Dubai Electricity Tariffs to Remain Stable Amid Clean Energy Expansion
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), stated that Dubai will not increase electricity tariffs as the emirate actively expands its clean energy sources and infrastructure.
Dubai's electricity tariffs will not see an increase, according to Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa). This commitment comes as Dubai intensifies its focus on developing alternative clean energy sources and enhancing the efficiency of its energy system.
Expanding Clean Energy Capacity
Al Tayer, speaking at the World Green Economy Summit in Dubai, highlighted Dewa's plans for numerous new clean energy projects. A key initiative is the accelerated implementation of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, with its target capacity now increased from 5,000 MW to 8,000 MW by 2030.
In 2025, Dewa generated 62.21 TWh of power, a 5.10% annual increase from the previous year. Clean power generation reached 10.10 TWh, marking a 52.38% increase year-on-year and accounting for 16.23% of total power generated by Dewa.
Environmental Impact and Future Goals
Dewa projects that clean energy will constitute over 36% of Dubai’s total energy mix by 2030, leading to an estimated reduction of more than 8.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. This aligns with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, which aim for 100% clean energy in Dubai's electricity production by 2050. The estimated CO2 emission reductions by 2030 have been revised upwards from 6.5 million tonnes to approximately 8 million tonnes.
Looking ahead, Al Tayer also announced that Dewa will reveal the award results for major global solar power and energy storage projects in November, further solidifying Dubai's commitment to a sustainable energy future.
Questions, answered
- Will electricity tariffs increase in Dubai?
- No, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dewa, confirmed that Dubai will not increase electricity tariffs as the emirate expands its clean energy sources.
- What is Dubai's target for clean energy capacity?
- The target capacity for the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park has been increased from 5,000 MW to 8,000 MW by 2030, significantly boosting clean energy contributions.
- How much clean energy did Dewa generate in 2025?
- Dewa generated 10.10 TWh of clean power in 2025, representing a 52.38% increase over the previous year, and accounting for 16.23% of its total power generation.
- What are Dubai's long-term clean energy goals?
- By 2030, clean energy is expected to make up over 36% of Dubai’s total energy mix. The Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 aim for 100% clean electricity production by 2050.
- What carbon emission reductions are projected?
- Estimated CO2 emission reductions have been raised from 6.5 million tonnes to approximately 8 million tonnes annually by 2030, due to the expansion of clean energy.
This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.