The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy announced the launch of the second phase of its solar energy self-supply policy, expanding its scope to include the residential sector. Under the policy, villa and residential building owners will be able to generate and store electricity from rooftop solar systems and integrate their use with the grid. The new phase focuses on facilitating adoption through a simplified regulatory framework that streamlines installation and grid-connection procedures, and on standardizing technical requirements to ensure high levels of safety and operational efficiency. The second phase of the policy also enables customers to meet a significant share of their daily energy consumption during daylight hours and to store electricity through battery storage systems, reducing pressure on the grid and improving electricity load management across the Emirate.