Abu Dhabi announces plans for exponential energy demand growth and renewable capacity expansion

Summary

During Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, HE Dr Al Jaber announced that data center power requirements are expected to rise over 500% in the coming years. He highlighted that Masdar has reached a global capacity of 65GW of renewable energy, aiming for 100GW by 2030. The UAE's energy strategy emphasizes the continued reliance on hydrocarbons while integrating AI into energy and industrial systems.

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