Renewable energy capacity across Arab nations recorded significant growth in 2025, rising by nearly 36 percent as countries accelerated investments in clean energy projects, according to the latest report from the Arab Energy Organisation (AEO).
The report revealed that total installed renewable energy capacity among AEO member states increased by approximately 10.3 gigawatts (GW) over the past year, reaching around 39.2GW. The expansion reflects the region’s growing commitment to diversifying energy sources and reducing reliance on conventional fuels.
Despite the strong momentum, Arab countries still represent only 0.8 percent of global renewable energy capacity, which currently stands at roughly 5,149GW worldwide.
The largest contributions to the region’s renewable growth came from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt, while Qatar, Syria, Tunisia and Bahrain also expanded their renewable energy portfolios. The developments highlight a broader regional shift toward sustainable energy and long-term energy security.
Solar power continued to dominate the renewable energy mix, accounting for 72.3 percent of total installed capacity. Hydropower followed with 16.9 percent, while wind energy contributed 9.7 percent and bioenergy represented 1.1 percent.
According to the AEO, Arab countries are rapidly scaling up renewable energy projects while maintaining hydrocarbon production, pursuing a dual strategy that supports domestic electricity demand and preserves oil and gas exports as a key source of revenue.
