EtihadWE has announced that it has partnered with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) in a joint initiative aimed at promoting the use of renewable energy in the Northern Emirates.

According to Amac News: EtihadWE announced that the Distributed Solar System (DSS) project will allow EtihadWE customers to generate solar energy through rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems installed on their property.
The initiative will then feed power back into the grid, increasing the overall supply of renewable energy, according to the announcement.
Launched in July 2023, the project began with a feasibility study and evaluation of the financial and technical impacts of connecting DSS to the grid. EtihadWE has developed regulations and technical guidelines for the systems in collaboration with the Ministry of Information.
As a certified installer, EtihadWE provides approved contractors to install solar panels and ensures that they meet the latest safety standards.
Through this initiative, EtihadWE's customers, including the residential, industrial and agricultural sectors, will be provided with rooftop PV systems that enable them to generate solar energy.
The solar energy produced is fed back into the grid and contributes to the overall supply of renewable energy in the Northern Emirates.
Although consumers will not directly use the energy generated by their solar panels, they will benefit from lower energy bills in return for participating in the renewable energy grid.
The initiative is part of a long-term strategy to increase access to renewable energy in the Northern Emirates, which aims to create a more sustainable energy source that reduces carbon footprints and promotes cleaner energy sources.
For businesses, the new project will reduce operating costs and help create more sustainable business models. The supply will start with industrial customers in the initial phase.
EtihadWE plans to hold a series of workshops to help customers understand the initiative and its benefits and promote wider adoption of solar energy solutions.