United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates generates 32% of its electricity from low-carbon sources
Last Updated: 22 Apr 2026
Key energy data for the United Arab Emirates
4.2x
Demand as a multiple of the global average
32%
Share of electricity from clean sources
9%
Share of electricity from wind and solar power
68%
Share of electricity from fossil fuels
4.2x
Power sector emissions per capita as a multiple of the global average
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