The International Energy Agency projects the UAE will surpass Australia to become the world's largest generator of solar photovoltaic electricity per capita by 2031. Generation in the country is forecast to exceed 4,000 kWh per person, driven by clean energy target upgrades and large-scale solar projects. China, Australia, Oman, and Qatar also feature among the top global economies in per capita solar metrics.
The International Energy Agency projects the UAE will become the world's leading per-capita solar electricity producer by 2030. Generation in the UAE is expected to exceed 4,000 kilowatt-hours per person by 2031. China, Oman, and Qatar are also projected to rank among the global top ten.
The United Arab Emirates is projected to become the global leader in solar electricity generation per capita by 2031, exceeding 4,000 kilowatt-hours per person, according to the International Energy Agency's Renewables 2026 report. Total renewable energy capacity across the Middle East is expected to triple over the next six years, with Saudi Arabia expanding fivefold and the UAE ranking second in regional expansion. China will retain its position as the world's largest renewable energy market, with India advancing to second place.
Dubai-headquartered electric motorcycle and battery-swapping company Spiro is expanding across Africa, challenging the market dominance of India's Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor. The company assembles bikes using Chinese kits, has partnered with Chinese EV maker Yadea, and secured backing from Chinese fund NewTrails Capital. Spiro currently sells approximately 17,000 electric motorcycles per month across several African nations.
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