Abu Dhabi Says Energy System Efficiency Rose More Than 10% This Year

Al Jarwan spoke at a session titled "The Abu Dhabi Experience: How We Build an Integrated Energy System" at the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026, according to the state news agency WAM. He did not say which measure of efficiency the figure refers to. He said getting more out of existing generation, transmission and distribution capacity is a main route for the emirate, alongside building new plants to keep up with rising demand.

He described mobile electricity and water units developed by Emirati engineers with partners. These include batteries and stations that can be sent to sites needing extra supply. Al Jarwan said they give operating teams more flexibility and can be in service faster than permanent plants. He also stressed supplying power independently to particular facilities or districts, so that hospitals, critical facilities and residential areas keep their service.

The department calls part of its approach "smart resilience". Under it, artificial intelligence helps with operations, data analysis and forecasting network needs, so that teams can make decisions and direct resources efficiently, Al Jarwan said. The emirate is also working to make key spare parts locally and to train national teams to operate and maintain equipment.

He traced the sector back to Abu Dhabi's first power station in 1965. The emirate now generates electricity from gas, nuclear, solar and wind.

Al Jarwan said international partners help with training, governance, procurement and operations. He said investing in people remains central to getting lasting value from advanced technology.