From euronews · Jane Witherspoon · · 1m
UAE Vows Reliable Energy for Europe
UAE confirms energy reliability amid regional crisis with solar expansion plans.
In brief
UAE confirms energy reliability amid regional crisis with solar expansion plans. UAE pledges continued energy supply to Europe despite regional instability, citing solar growth and infrastructure resilience. Originally reported by euronews.
UAE Energy Official
UAE's energy undersecretary confirms reliable supply to Europe during regional crisis.
“We have proven ourselves during this crisis”
Regional Crisis Impact
UAE energy sector maintained operations despite regional instability and military threats.
“This is not a big secret. We are going through a crisis. The first few months were very difficult”
Energy Diversification
UAE spreads energy mix across nuclear, renewables, fossil fuels and hydrogen development.
“To diversify the energy sources was the right decision to make and it has helped in terms of making sure that our systems continue to operate”
Solar Capacity Growth
UAE has 8.2 gigawatts of solar capacity with plans to reach 20 gigawatts by 2026.
“We are getting some of the cheapest kilowatt-hours that renewable energies can produce in the world here in the uae”
AI Energy Challenge
UAE plans to address AI data center energy needs through efficiency and infrastructure.
“The growth you're seeing is no longer even exponential. It's a vertical growth. That's massive”
Energy Partnerships
UAE shares energy efficiency practices with european governments for climate neutrality.
“I think, to be honest, it's not about teaching i think how governments interact we learn from each other”
Future Energy Goals
UAE targets net zero by 2050 with solar expansion and energy partnerships.
“The uae has and will remain a very reliable energy supplier”
At a glance
UAE pledges continued energy supply to Europe despite regional instability, citing solar growth and infrastructure resilience.
