United Arab Emirates Electricity Mix
The United Arab Emirates generated 8.8% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2024, below the world average of 33.8%. Each kilowatt-hour produced emitted about 468 grams of CO₂.
Data year 2024 · Source: Ember and Energy Institute via Our World in Data
How much electricity in the United Arab Emirates comes from renewables?
Renewable sources produced 8.8% of the electricity generated in the United Arab Emirates in 2024. The world average was 33.8% in 2025. That is up from 0% in 2000. That ranks the United Arab Emirates 161st of 210 countries and territories by renewable share.
Electricity mix by source
Gas is the largest source of electricity in the United Arab Emirates, at 68.3% of generation, followed by nuclear at 22.9% and solar at 8.6%. Fossil fuels together supplied 68.3% and nuclear 22.9%.
Carbon intensity of electricity
Generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity in the United Arab Emirates emitted about 468 grams of CO₂ in 2024, close to the world average of 458 g. At that rate, a business using 10,000 kWh a year would be responsible for roughly 4,675 kg of CO₂ from electricity.
This is an estimate based on the generation mix. For a formal carbon report, use the grid factor published by the national energy or environment agency. Our guide to emission factors explains the difference.
How the United Arab Emirates compares
Countries closest to the United Arab Emirates when ranked by renewable share of electricity. See the full ranking, or the CO₂ emissions of the United Arab Emirates.
| # | Country | Renewables | Low-carbon | g CO₂/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | Solomon Islands | 9.1% | 9.1% | 636 |
| 160 | Barbados | 9.0% | 9.0% | 595 |
| 161 | United Arab Emirates | 8.8% | 31.7% | 468 |
| 162 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 8.7% | 8.7% | 609 |
| 163 | Guam | 8.6% | 8.6% | 608 |
Frequently asked questions
What share of electricity in the United Arab Emirates is renewable?
8.8% in 2024. That is up from 0% in 2000. Counting nuclear as well, 31.7% of electricity came from low-carbon sources.
What is the main source of electricity in the United Arab Emirates?
Gas is the largest source of electricity in the United Arab Emirates, at 68.3% of generation, followed by nuclear at 22.9% and solar at 8.6%.
How clean is electricity in the United Arab Emirates?
Generating one kilowatt-hour emitted about 468 grams of CO₂ in 2024, close to the world average of 458 g.
Is renewable electricity growing in the United Arab Emirates?
The renewable share has risen by 8.8 percentage points, from 0% in 2000 to 8.8% in 2024.
About the data. Shares are percentages of the electricity generated inside the country in a year. Renewables are hydro, wind, solar, bioenergy and other renewable sources. Low-carbon adds nuclear. The latest year differs between countries and is shown on each page. Carbon intensity is an estimate of the CO₂ emitted per kilowatt-hour generated, including emissions over the life of each power source.
Source: Ember and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
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