The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy announced the launch of the second phase of its solar energy self-supply policy, expanding its scope to include the residential sector. Under the policy, villa and residential building owners will be able to generate and store electricity from rooftop solar systems and integrate their use with the grid. The new phase focuses on facilitating adoption through a simplified regulatory framework that streamlines installation and grid-connection procedures, and on standardizing technical requirements to ensure high levels of safety and operational efficiency. The second phase of the policy also enables customers to meet a significant share of their daily energy consumption during daylight hours and to store electricity through battery storage systems, reducing pressure on the grid and improving electricity load management across the Emirate.

ACWA Power announced temporary dispatch limitations at two of its independent power producer solar projects in Saudi Arabia. The 1,425 MW Al Kahfah solar project, which began commercial operations last November, has faced dispatch restrictions since December 12, 2025, with partial dispatch allowed since February 11, 2026.  The 2,000 MW Ar Rass 2 solar project, which received its initial commercial operation certificate in September 2025, has been under dispatch limitations since January 16, 2026, with partial dispatch permitted since March 8.

Oman’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources announced the ‘Solar Energy – Sustainable Harvest’ program, aimed at deploying solar power systems across agricultural projects in the country.  The initiative aims to ease the financial burden of rising electricity costs for farmers and investors while supporting national efforts to cut carbon emissions. It has been launched in collaboration with Nafath Renewable Energy and the Development Bank. Under the program, eligible farms can receive up to OMR15,000 (~$38,930.6) in financing to install solar systems. The package offers zero interest for full-time farmers and a reduced rate of 3% for part-time farmers. It also includes a grace period of up to one year, with repayment terms of up to seven years.