Dubai is hoping to implement solar powers in homes around the country as part of an effort to diversify their resource.  The government is attempting to move away from their current heavy dependence on turbines powered by fossil fuels.  Dubai is planning on lowering their gas usage by 71% and employing a mix of power sources with nuclear energy, solar energy, and clean coal.  The regulations to connect Dubai homes and businesses are currently in the last stages of approval and development.  They are building the Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is projected to provide 200,000 by 2030, and also are in process of meeting demand for solar panels for homes and businesses for domestic energy requirements.  The cost of photovoltaic technology is expected to lower significantly before 2020, encouraging others to install solar energy.  Electricity costs for homes in Dubai are also expected to be reduced considerably.

Overall, solar energy is ideal for Dubai.  The country’s infamous man-made islands and lavish buildings are both funded for and powered by fossil fuels.  As sunlight is abundant in Dubai, solar energy could potentially power anything currently running on fossil fuels.  While Dubai should examine their current usage of fuel for many unnecessary projects, solar energy would offer a solution in their dependence upon hydrocarbons.  Other Middle Eastern and sun-abundant countries should consider fully adapting solar energy into their countries.

Masudi, F. (2014, September 6). Solar energy to power Dubai

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