Dubai – In a strategic move to accelerate clean energy adoption, the UAE and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to renewable energy collaboration, with a particular focus on green hydrogen development.
A high-level German delegation headed by HE Sybille Pfaff, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dubai, was received by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The meeting was held as part of the Energy Export Initiative of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, which aims to promote global collaboration in sustainable technologies.
Opportunities for joint ventures in green hydrogen production and renewable energy were highlighted in the talks, highlighting the UAE’s developing standing as a global center for clean energy innovation.
Al Tayer emphasized the importance of strengthening strategic alliances with Germany to advance the UAE’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Key topics included the exchange of technical know-how, deployment of green hydrogen solutions, and investment in storage infrastructure. “Partnerships like these are vital to building a sustainable green economy and achieving our national energy targets,” said Al Tayer.
The German delegation featured prominent companies such as FEV Group, MAN Energy Solutions, Hexagon Purus, and MoveTech, as well as representatives from the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce. These firms bring extensive experience in hydrogen storage, sustainable mobility, and advanced energy systems.
Al Tayer highlighted Dubai’s continuous shift to clean energy and described DEWA’s role in putting the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 into action. Both strategies aim to achieve 100% clean energy by the middle of the century.
A cornerstone of this vision is the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar energy project in the world. Expected to reach 7,260 megawatts of capacity by 2030, the park is central to Dubai’s efforts to diversify energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. Al Tayer also noted the development of the park’s sixth and seventh phases, which will incorporate cutting-edge photovoltaic (PV) technologies and large-scale solar-plus-storage capabilities.
As global pressure mounts to decarbonize energy systems, the UAE-Germany collaboration represents a forward-looking blueprint for international clean energy partnerships, positioning both nations at the forefront of the green transition.
