Al Shirawi Solar LLC
DEWA listed
Contractor · Dubai · since 2016
Villas and homesCommercialIndustrial
design, approvals, installation, O&M, monitoring, financing/lease
Solar panels for villas in Dubai and the UAE
Put Dubai's sunshine to work on your electricity bill.
Skip the calling around. Tell us about your villa once, and we search 46 UAE solar companies, check who is on DEWA's Shams Dubai list, and send your request to the three best matched installers. They come to you with quotes. Free, no obligation.
44 DEWA-listed firmsWe shortlist, you just chooseMax 3 installers per request26+ years of engineering experience
725 MWof rooftop solar connected under Shams Dubai by mid-2025
8,430Dubai buildings already generating their own power
~1,550kWh a year from each kWp of panels in the UAE
4 to 8 yrstypical payback for a Dubai villa system
Why use SolarMatch
Don't spend weeks calling installers. We do the legwork for you.
Doing it yourself
- Search dozens of solar companies online
- Call each one and explain your villa again and again
- Check DEWA enrollment yourself
- Chase quotes that arrive in different formats
- Guess which price is fair
With SolarMatch
- Fill in one short form, once
- We check DEWA listing, your area and project type
- We send your request to three matched installers only
- They contact you with quotes, no chasing
- Our free checklist and quote checker show you which offer is fair
Free savings calculator
What would rooftop solar save on your electricity bill?
Use your average monthly kWh from your DEWA or ADDC bill. Summer bills run higher, so take a yearly average if you can.
Most villas fit 5 to 10 kWp.
Assumes 1,550 kWh a year per kWp. Dubai exports are credited at the retail rate under Shams Dubai. Excludes meter, housing and sewerage fees. A guide, not a quote.
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Get 3 quotes for this system
How it works
One request. We do the rest.
Tell us about your roof
Emirate, property type and your average bill. No documents needed. It takes two minutes.
We find and shortlist for you
We check DEWA listing, the areas they serve and the projects they do, then send your request to three matched installers. Never more.
Quotes come to you
No calling around. The installers contact you, and our checklist and quote checker help you pick the right one.
Solar companies for villas
DEWA-listed solar installers that do homes
Free guides
Know the numbers before you call
How much does it cost to install solar panels in Dubai? (2026)
Installed prices, system sizes, savings and payback for rooftop solar on a Dubai villa, using DEWA's current tariff.How to install solar panels on your villa in Dubai: step by step
The DEWA Shams Dubai process for rooftop solar, from first quote to connection, plus what to check on your roof before you start.Shams Dubai explained: net metering, rules and how to connect
How DEWA's Shams Dubai program works: credits, rules, limits, and how to get connected.Solar panels for Abu Dhabi villas: the 2026 rules and tariffs
What Abu Dhabi's new self-supply solar and battery policy means for villa owners.Can you install solar panels in Sharjah?
Sharjah's current position on residential rooftop solar, the SEWA pilot, and approvals.How to choose a solar installer in the UAE: a checklist
Ten questions to ask before you sign with a solar installer in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah.Is solar worth it in Dubai? An honest answer for 2026
Real payback numbers for Dubai and Abu Dhabi villas, for expats and UAE nationals, using current DEWA and ADDC tariffs.DEWA-approved solar panels and inverters: how to check
What DEWA's eligible equipment list means for Shams Dubai, how to check the panels and inverters in your quote, and what approval does not cover.Do you need a solar battery in Dubai?
When a home battery makes sense with rooftop solar in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, what it does not do for savings, and what to ask installers.Already have a quote?
Who we are
Built by engineers, not ad agencies
Our team brings 26+ years of engineering experience in the UAE energy sector, across utilities and power generation. We built SolarMatch to give homeowners the facts we would want before buying solar: real tariffs, honest payback, and installers you can check.
Solar in Dubai: common questions
How much do solar panels cost in Dubai?
Installed prices in 2025 and 2026 work out at roughly AED 3,500 to 6,000 per kWp, including equipment, labor, permits and DEWA fees. A typical 5 to 10 kWp villa system costs about AED 20,000 to 55,000. Read more
Is solar worth it in Dubai?
For villa owners paying DEWA's standard rates, payback is typically 4 to 8 years, after which the power is close to free. UAE nationals pay much lower tariffs, so their payback is far longer. Read more
Do I need a DEWA-approved solar contractor?
Yes. Under Shams Dubai, your system must be designed and installed by a DEWA-enrolled solar PV contractor, using equipment that meets DEWA's eligibility requirements. Read more
How do I install solar panels on my villa in Dubai?
Hire a DEWA-enrolled solar contractor. They get DEWA's NOC and design approval, install the system, and notify DEWA, which inspects it and installs the meter. It takes a few weeks to several months. Read more
What size solar system does a Dubai villa need?
Most villas install 5 to 10 kWp. Each kWp produces about 1,550 kWh a year, so divide your yearly use by 1,550 for the size that covers it fully. Read more
Do I need a battery with solar in Dubai?
Not for savings. Shams Dubai credits exported power at the retail rate, so the grid works like a free battery. A battery mainly adds backup during power cuts. Read more
Can I install solar panels in Abu Dhabi or Sharjah?
Abu Dhabi opened rooftop solar and batteries to villa owners in 2026. Sharjah has no general residential program yet, only a pilot for 280 villas. Read more
How does SolarMatch make money?
It is free for homeowners. Installers pay for customer requests and for clearly labeled featured placement. Read more
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