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.
For a Shams Dubai connection, two things need DEWA's acceptance: the contractor who designs and installs your system, and the equipment they use.
DEWA's eligible equipment list
DEWA publishes a list of equipment that meets the eligibility requirements of its Distributed Renewable Resources Generation program, Shams Dubai. Eligibility is based on type-test certification. The list covers hundreds of solar panel models from many manufacturers, and inverter makers have also announced their products being added.
- The list is not exhaustive. It reflects manufacturer submissions DEWA has reviewed.
- Other equipment can still be accepted during the design stage if the installer provides proof of compliance.
- DEWA states that the list is not an endorsement or warranty, so "approved" does not mean "best". It means the equipment meets DEWA's grid requirements.
How to check your quote
- Ask the installer for the exact panel and inverter model numbers, not just the brand.
- Check them against DEWA's current eligible equipment list, or ask the installer to show where they appear.
- Ask for the datasheets and certificates, and the product and performance warranties in writing.
- Confirm the installer is a DEWA-enrolled solar PV contractor. See our list of DEWA-approved solar companies.
Tip: two quotes with the same system size can use very different equipment. Compare model numbers and warranties, not just the price. Our free quote checker shows whether the price per kWp is in the normal range.
Rules and prices change; confirm with your utility and installer.