Abu Dhabi to Spend $81.7 Billion as Power Capacity Doubles to 50 GW by 2050
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Updated · The National · Aug 19
Abu Dhabi to Spend $81.7 Billion as Power Capacity Doubles to 50 GW by 2050
1 articles · Updated · The National · Aug 19
Summary
$81.7 billion in utility investment is planned as Abu Dhabi prepares for power demand to double by 2050 and installed capacity to rise from 25 gigawatts to 50 gigawatts.
Rapid economic expansion is driving the buildout, which will span generation, transmission and distribution across the coming decades.
Clean and renewable energy is set to lift its share to 60% within five years from 45% now, with the contribution expected to keep rising after that.
Iran conflict stress-tested the system without damaging or interrupting Abu Dhabi's power and water infrastructure, reinforcing the emirate's focus on resilience and preparedness.