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The Emirates News Agency reported that ZAKH Renewable Energy and Engineering Manufacturing has launched an integrated facility for solar panels and building-integrated photovoltaics in the Al Ghail area of the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone. The site houses two independent production lines, including a 600 MW solar panel line and a BIPV facade line with capacity for roughly 500,000 square metres annually. ZAKH transitioned from research and development activities to full-scale manufacturing in 2023, with the first climate-specific solar panels entering production the following year.
ZAKH’s solar modules feature high thermal resistance and sand durability tailored to hot arid conditions prevalent across the Gulf, according to company specifications. Its BIPV products incorporate specialised multilayer insulation intended to limit heat transfer into structures while preserving daylight transmission. The portfolio also includes monofacial and bifacial panels based on TOPCON, HJT and related cell technologies along with modular facade systems for architectural integration.
Company planning documents outline a further increase in output through three additional lines scheduled for the second quarter of 2026. These comprise a 1.2 GW standard solar panel line, an expanded BIPV facade line reaching 1 million square metres per year and a 400 MW line dedicated to panels backed by a 45-year performance warranty. The scaled capacity will support shipments to the GCC, wider MENA region, Europe, the United States and Australia.
Ras Al Khaimah has attracted multiple renewable energy manufacturing investments in recent years, positioning the emirate as an industrial hub within the UAE. Its ruler inaugurated an AED 350 million solar glass plant in the same Al Ghail zone in May 2024 that is designed to supply material for approximately 5.5 million solar modules each year and generate 200 local jobs. A separate battery cell gigafactory announced for the emirate carries a projected $3.2 billion investment and potential output of 40 GWh once fully operational.
The developments form part of the UAE’s long-term energy diversification drive, with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure targeting 50 percent of power generation from clean sources by 2050. Regional solar demand continues to expand through both large-scale projects and building-integrated applications, a trend reflected in the product focus chosen by ZAKH. Industry capacity additions across the GCC have accelerated since the early 2020s as governments seek to localise supply chains.
ZAKH Renewable Energy and Engineering Manufacturing maintains its headquarters at Dubai Silicon Oasis while conducting all production at the Ras Al Khaimah site, company records show. The firm emphasises certifications for quality and performance suited to international markets. The new facility directly addresses requirements for renewable components engineered for extreme climate conditions common in the region and beyond.
