[SMM PV News] Abu Dhabi Expands Solar and 'BESS' Policy to Residential Sector

Published: Apr 1, 2026 17:59

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Abu Dhabi's Department of Energy ('DoE') has expanded its Solar Self-Supply Policy to the residential sector. Villa and eligible building owners can now install rooftop solar and battery energy storage systems ('BESS'). Following its February launch for agriculture, this new phase introduces a simplified regulatory framework to streamline installations and grid connections. This move supports the broader 'UAE' target of reaching 20 GW of total solar capacity by 2030, up from 6.7 GW in 2025.

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[SMM PV News] Abu Dhabi Expands Solar Policy to Residential Sector

Abu Dhabi's Department of Energy ('DoE') has expanded its solar self-consumption policy to include villas and eligible residential buildings. Following a February rollout for the agricultural sector, the updated policy now allows homeowners to install rooftop solar with or without battery energy storage systems ('BESS'). The new phase features a simplified regulatory framework to streamline grid connections, supporting the 'UAE' goal of reaching 20 GW of total solar capacity by 2030.

Apr 1, 2026 18:00