ABU DHABI, UAE, 17 September 2024: The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched a series of “Foresight Reports” in line with adopting a proactive approach to efficiently address the rapid developments in the energy sector. Making the announcement through a Press Release, the DoE said the reports are aligned with its institutional strategy by adopting foresight practices to anticipate future trends and potential scenarii and to understand their implications.

The DoE said the primary objective of the reports is to conduct a systematic analysis of possible future scenarii, such as technological advancements, policy shifts and market dynamics that may impact the energy sector to make well-informed decisions that foster innovation and sustainability. The series of reports also serves as a strategic tool guiding the DoE towards achieving its long-term goals, helping mitigate risks and enabling the DoE to seize new opportunities.

The DoE said it has issued four reports, addressing significant and timely topics. It said the first report, titled The Ammonia Economy – Ammonia-based Fuel and the Use of Ammonia for Energy Storage and Delivery, explores the future potential of the ammonia economy, focusing on its role in hydrogen energy production, global trade and the transition to sustainable ammonia technologies. The second report, titled The Future of Water Sustainability through the Graphene Revolution, explores the future potential of graphene-based technologies in various water-related applications, including desalination, purification and treatment, while improving the efficiency of these processes, the DoE said.

The DoE said the third report, titled The Race to Harness Space Solar Power – New Horizons for Energy, assesses the strategic feasibility of space solar power technology and its alignment with the UAE’s renewable energy goals, alongside its vision of achieving a future free from carbon emissions. The fourth report, titled The Future of Enhancing Renewable Energy through Smart Grids and Artificial Intelligence, focuses on the advancement of smart grid technologies in the UAE, their connection to the artificial intelligence revolution and their applications in energy management, the DoE said.

Dr. Shamma Al Malik, Director, Strategy Development, DoE, said: “The Foresight Reports aim to inspire the forward-looking visions of our wise leadership and the ambitious aspirations of the UAE government while addressing the challenges facing energy transition, sustainability, water security and the development of energy efficiency technologies. Through these reports, we strive to build a deep knowledge base and extract precise information that enables us to ensure full readiness to face future challenges.

“The issuance of these four reports reaffirms the Department of Energy’s commitment to achieving an effective transformation in the energy sector by promoting the use of clean and renewable energy and anticipating the future needs of the industry. These reports will undoubtedly form a fundamental basis for decision-making, further enhancing Abu Dhabi’s leadership position in the global energy transition journey and driving sustainable growth toward a prosperous future.”

The DoE said she also highlighted the importance of the DoE continuing to collaborate with all partners and stakeholders, leveraging all its capabilities, and delivering advanced solutions and innovations in the field of clean and renewable energy.