
Innovative solutions for a sustainable energy
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy was established in accordance with Law No. 11 of 2018 to drive the Emirate’s energy transition efforts with a focus on promoting economic growth, and boosting environmental, social and economic sustainability.

Our role includes enacting policies and regulations and developing strategies to ensure an effective energy transition in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

We issue licences for companies and organisations operating in the sector and monitor their compliance with quality standards, which, in turn, supports the Emirate’s goals to ensure the sustainability of energy sources.


Planning Today for a Secure, Sustainable Tomorrow
Our role is to facilitate the development of the energy sector in Abu Dhabi in order to support the economic, environmental, and social sustainability requirements of the emirate, both today and into the future, as part of the Abu Dhabi 2030 vision, which aims at establishing a robust and secure society with a sustainable economy.
Key Facts
Gas Consumed
Energy Generated (Including Solar and Nuclear)
Assets Available Capacity
Water Produced
Drinking Water Consumption
supply up to 25% of the UAE's electricity
Business Sectors
Integrating excellence, creativity and innovation in all energy sectors
The Department of Energy aims to be a pioneer in all fields of energy in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development that is fully compliant with the emirate’s legislation.
Renewable Energy
Leveraging solar energy to power our aspirations
As part of the Emirate's vision for the future, Abu Dhabi is committed to developing a more sustainable and low-carbon energy mix to satisfy the power and water demands of the growing economy.
These technologies include, amongst other things, solar PV and CSP generation and one key part of the DoE duties in Law is licencing of generation facilities.
The renewable programme continues developments focusing on additional PV installations and the outcomes of pilot projects into solar desalination technologies, which, in the context of Abu Dhabi, are extremely relevant to the overall low carbon outlook.
District Cooling
Development of detailed Regulatory Framework for District Cooling (DC)
The DC will be a new regulatory activity in addition to the electricity, water and wastewater sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in accordance with Law no. 11 of 2018.
We have worked on developing the necessary Regulatory Frameworks in support of the implementation of the Emirate's plans and strategies that are key to the delivery of Abu Dhabi's Economic Vision 2030, which aims primarily to meet the needs and protect consumers, and to promote the energy efficiency, improving the planning of district cooling in new developments projects in the Emirate, and in addition to that promote the competitive environment in vital utilities sectors. We are working in accordance with a road map for the implementation of DC regulations in a close collaboration with the relevant authorities.
Nuclear Energy
Driving today's industry with the energy source of tomorrow
A key part of Abu Dhabi's future outlook and strategy is the construction of four nuclear plants each with a nominal capacity of 1400 MW (5600 MW overall), located at Baraka in the Western Region, 240 km west of Abu Dhabi City. DoE is responsible for issuing a generation licence and overseeing the integration of the nuclear plants into the grid in terms of technical. commercial and legal aspects.
Given this facility is the "first of a kind" in the region, work is already underway to develop an appropriate generation licence to provide for the necessary governance around general conditions as well as specific nuances of nuclear facility, particularly in relation to the generation of electricity and integration with the sector.
LEGISLATION AND COMPLIANCE
Integrating excellence
The Department is responsible for issuing legislation to regulate and guarantee the secure supply to customers aligned with local and global levels of services. In addition, it is the Department responsible for issuing license to service providers and suppliers.
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