MENA Region Achieves 12.2 GW Solar Capacity in 2025, Project Pipeline Grows to 202 GW
In 2025, the MENA region achieved 12.2 GW of new solar capacity, bringing its total to 34.5 GW and increasing overall renewable capacity to 43.7 GW. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt lead in operational solar output, while the region's project pipeline has expanded to 202 GW, primarily driven by solar initiatives. The utility-scale energy storage market also grew to 25 GWh, with projections suggesting significant expansion by 2030.
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In 2025, the MENA region installed 12.2 GW of solar capacity, raising its cumulative solar capacity to 34.5 GW. According to Dii Desert Energy, total renewable capacity in the region is now 43.7 GW, an increase from 30.3 GW in 2024.
Saudi Arabia leads with over 11 GW of operational solar capacity, followed by the UAE with over 6.5 GW, Egypt with 2.5 GW, Jordan with 2.1 GW, and Oman surpassing 1.6 GW. The MENA renewable project pipeline has expanded from 131 GW to 202 GW, with solar projects accounting for 130 GW.
The region aims to exceed its 2030 renewable target of 235 GW, supported by updated projections from Dii Desert Energy. Additionally, the MENA utility-scale energy storage market reached 25 GWh in 2025, expected to grow to 156 GWh by 2030, with a shift towards battery energy storage systems.
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