Barakah Nuclear Plants now power 57% of UAE households

January 13, 2026 / 7:57 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: Peaceful nuclear energy is playing a central role in the UAE’s sustainability efforts by providing clean, reliable electricity around the clock. The Barakah Nuclear Power Plants significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the country’s energy sector and support households, industry, and other sectors.

Barakah supplies 57% of household electricity

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) reported that electricity generated by the Barakah plants accounted for 57 percent of household electricity bills last month, underscoring the plants’ growing contribution to energy security and sustainable power supply.

Global leadership in nuclear energy

ENEC highlighted its participation in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 to emphasise the importance of nuclear energy in achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The company is focused on advancing research, developing advanced nuclear technologies including small modular reactors, and forging international partnerships while maintaining operational excellence.