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Emirati-German Energy and Climate Partnership

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.

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About the Energy-Partnership

The UAE and Germany decided to deepen their successful energy sector collaboration by establishing the Emirati-German Energy Partnership in 2017.

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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.

9.00 million
UAE
84.00 million
Germany

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.

100.00 % until 2050
UAE
100.00 % until 2045
Germany

Sources:

UAE Government

German Federal Government

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.

2200.00 kWh/m²/year
UAE
1000.00 kWh/m²/year
Germany

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.
H.E. SUHAIL MOHAMMED AL MAZROUEI UAE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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.
H.E. ROBERT HABECK GERMAN FEDERAL MINISTER FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND CLIMATE ACTION

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.

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