Barakah Nuclear Power Plant – 5,600 MW – Barakah
Renewable Energy Projects in the UAE
2. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park – 2,427 MW – Dubai
- Barakah Nuclear Power Plant is the UAE’s first and the Arab world’s inaugural nuclear power facility.
- Located in Abu Dhabi’s Dhafra region, approximately 53 kilometers southwest of the city.
- Owned by the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation.
- Operational since 2019, featuring four APR-1400 nuclear reactors.
- Vital component of UAE’s energy diversification strategy.
- Supplies clean, efficient energy to homes, businesses, and government entities.
- Contributes to lowering the nation’s carbon footprint.
Renewable Energy Initiatives in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has set so many ambitious targets and new initiatives to increase the dependence on renewable energy sources. The major goal is to increase the share of clean energy in its total power consumption to 50% by the end of 2050. The country has invested in solar and wind energy projects to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
In this article, we are going to discuss the different renewable energy initiatives taken by the UAE in recent years in detail.
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