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In 2025, the MENA region achieved 12.2 GW of new solar capacity, bringing its total to 34.5 GW and increasing overall renewable capacity to 43.7 GW. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt lead in operational solar output, while the region's project pipeline has expanded to 202 GW, primarily driven by solar initiatives. The utility-scale energy storage market also grew to 25 GWh, with projections suggesting significant expansion by 2030.