Solar built for UAE businesses
Large flat rooftops on warehouses, factories, malls and offices are ideal for solar. With supportive policies like Dubai’s D33 reducing connection charges and allowing energy export, the economics for commercial solar in the UAE are stronger than ever.
We handle commercial and industrial (C&I) solar end to end — energy analysis, system design, ROI modelling, approvals and installation — with options to buy the system outright or go zero-capex via a PPA.
Best-fit businesses
- Warehouses & logistics centres
- Factories & manufacturing
- Hotels & resorts
- Cold stores & food processing
- Offices & retail with large roofs
CAPEX vs PPA (OPEX): choosing your model
UAE businesses go solar in one of two ways:
- CAPEX (buy outright): You fund the system and own it. Highest lifetime return, payback typically 3–5 years, then 20+ years of near-free power. Best if you have capital and want maximum ROI.
- PPA / OPEX (zero upfront): A provider funds, installs and owns the system on your roof; you simply buy the solar electricity at a discounted per-kWh rate below the grid. No capital outlay, maintenance included — ideal for businesses that prefer to preserve cash.
We model both so you can compare the numbers side by side.
Commercial & industrial solar cost in the UAE
Commercial solar is priced lower per watt than residential thanks to scale:
| System size | Typical installed cost | Suited to |
|---|---|---|
| 20–50 kWp | AED 38,000 – 105,000 | Shops, small warehouses, offices |
| 100–250 kWp | AED 170,000 – 450,000 | Factories, cold stores, large warehouses |
| 500 kWp – 1 MWp+ | AED 850,000+ | Industrial facilities, multi-roof sites |
A typical industrial rooftop (1,500+ sqm, high daytime consumption) suits a 95 kWp–250 kWp system with payback often under 4 years. For residential pricing, see our solar panel cost guide.
Why work with a DEWA-approved EPC
For a grid-connected commercial system you must use a DEWA / Shams Dubai (or ADDC / SEWA / FEWA) approved EPC contractor. We connect your project with approved, experienced C&I installers who handle design, structural assessment, approvals, net-metering and installation — with minimal disruption to your operations.
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