31 March 2026: Abu Dhabi is allowing residents to generate, store and use electricity at home under an expanded solar self‑supply policy.

The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi has expands its Solar Self‑Supply Policy to include the residential sector for the first time, enabling villa owners and eligible residential buildings to install rooftop solar systems, store electricity and integrate with the main power grid.

This builds on an earlier rollout that focused on farms and similar properties, and aims to support decentralised energy generation, improve efficiency and reduce pressure on the grid. Authorities have said the new framework introduces simplified regulatory procedures, standardised technical requirements and safety controls to facilitate residential adoption.

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