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Dubai Solar PV — Shams Dubai Clearance, DEWA Net Metering

Dubai solar PV installation. Shams Dubai scheme, DEWA-registered consultant and contractor, net-metering clearance, rooftop structural review, VAT 5%. AED 120K-AED 600K typical.

~1 min read·Updated 2026-04-23

Rooftop solar PV is driven by the Shams Dubai initiative, DEWA's net-metering scheme. Any grid-connected solar PV installation in Dubai requires a DEWA-registered consultant to prepare the design, a DEWA-registered solar contractor to install, and a Shams Dubai clearance from DEWA before the system is energised and net-metered.

AskBaily routes your Dubai solar pv shams dubai clearance to one vetted DM-licensed Dubai contractor who knows Trakheesi, community Developer NOC, DCD, and DEWA inside-out.

What a Dubai solar pv shams dubai clearance involves

  • Shams Dubai application. Net-metering clearance through DEWA.
  • DEWA consultant. Solar-PV design and sign-off.
  • DEWA contractor. Solar-registered installer.
  • Structural review. Rooftop load check for panels + rails.
  • Inverter + interconnection. DEWA-approved inverter, connection to DB board.
  • VAT. 5%.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Shams Dubai clearance take? 6-12 weeks from application to net-metering go-live.

Can I install solar on a leasehold property? Only with head-lessor consent. Freehold is simpler.

How much does a Dubai solar PV system cost? AED 120,000-AED 250,000 for a 10-15 kWp villa system (covers most day-time consumption). AED 300,000-AED 600,000 for a larger system (30-50 kWp) covering AC load.

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