By the end of 2023, the total solar capacity in the Middle East exceeded 16 gigawatts (GW), with expectations to approach 23 GW by the end of 2024. . According to the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) 2025 Solar Outlook Report, MENA's solar capacity could exceed 180 GW by 2030. The UAE is leading the solar. . The UAE has emerged as a beacon of renewable energy innovation, ranking 10th globally in per capita solar capacity in 2023, with an impressive 708 watts per capita (Image: WAM) The share of solar energy in the Middle East and North Africa's (MENA) energy mix has grown significantly in recent years.
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