Recording of Wednesday, September 02, 2026 | Intersolar Middle East Conference 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 18:60 .

Advancements and Challenges in AI for Solar Energy in the GCC

The session explores the integration of AI tools in photovoltaic (PV) solar energy, particularly within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, where installed solar capacity is projected to reach 23 gigawatts by 2025 and 165 gigawatts by 2030. Various aspects of solar design are enhanced through AI components like computer vision, optimization, automation, and machine learning, significantly improving operational efficiency. The discussion also highlights critical strategies for site and financial optimization, emphasizing layout and shade analysis to enhance usability and aesthetics. Innovative technologies, including drone surveys, are streamlining design processes, allowing teams to produce multiple layout options quickly. While AI-generated designs are comparably accurate to human designs, the focus remains on optimizing operational and maintenance tasks, particularly in addressing unique challenges faced by the GCC, like dust accumulation and grid integration issues. Despite advancements, significant inefficiencies persist, with notable production losses attributed to inadequate maintenance and grid limitations, underlining the importance of using local data for AI applications. Initiatives by organizations like the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) showcase the growing adoption of solar technology and the necessity for continued innovation and research in the field.

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Speaker

Khaled Alazbe
International Youth Delegate
IRENA
UAE

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