The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Germany work closely together to advance the energy transition in the framework of the Emirati-German Energy and Climate Partnership. Priority topics are hydrogen, carbon pricing, expansion and system integration of renewable energy, and energy efficiency. Together, both countries are transforming their energy systems and opening up new fields of business.
We support high-level political dialogue, communication between public and private stakeholders and exchange of best-practice regarding the energy transitions in the UAE and Germany.
Facts & Figures
Population
The population is a key driver of the energy consumption of a country. The UAE have tripled its population in the last 20 years. Germany’s population has been slightly growing in the last decades while energy consumption decreased due to efficiency measures.
Source: World Bank (2022)
Decarbonisation targets
Both the UAE and Germany set ambitious decarbonization targets. As first country in the MENA-region to declare a net-zero emission target the UAE is aiming to become climate neutral by 2050. Germany is aiming to decarbonize already by 2045.
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Annual Solar Potential (GHI)
The solar irradiation indicates the amount of energy that can be generated by solar plants. Countries with high level of irradiation are therefore able to produce solar-based electricity at lower costs. The UAE have outstanding potential for harvesting solar energy.
Sources: Solaris 2024
Germany: Solargis
United Arab Emirates: Solargis
Milestones
Through the joint efforts of UAE and German actors, our partnership continues to enhance bilateral exchanges and supports the transformation of our energy systems.
We aim through this collaboration activating strategic partnerships niche between the two countries in the energy field by the joint team work, and benefit from the experiences, strengthening the significant objectives of the UAE Energy Strategy 2050.
Germany and the UAE cooperate closely on energy and climate action. Projects within the Partnership lend significant support to the UAE's efforts to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and make an important contribution to a successful energy transition.
What can we do for you
FACILITATE POLITICAL DIALOGUE
The Energy and Climate Partnership between Germany and the UAE supports highlevel intergovernmental dialogue on energy solutions. We prepare and facilitate high-level meetings and organize the exchange between relevant institutions.
PROMOTE BEST-PRACTICE EXCHANGE
We build bridges between both countries. We bring together government officials on the working level from both sides to share their lessons-learnt.
SUPPORT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
We build bridges between politics and business, facilitate access to decision-makers and help you make your position being heard in the partnership countries.
Publications
- Exploring the Potential of Wind Energy in the United Arab Emirates (4 MB, PDF)
- National Hydrogen Strategy Update (1 MB, PDF)
- Germany’s innovative solutions for the energy transition in the Gulf region (Second Edition) (8 MB, PDF)
- Covering Germany’s green hydrogen demand: Transport options for enabling imports (5 MB, PDF)
- Germany’s innovative solutions for the energy transition in the Gulf region (10 MB, PDF)