GCC Reference Data

Solar Incentives & Net Metering Map of the GCC

Net metering, residential solar eligibility, renewable energy targets, and regulatory bodies — at a glance for all six Gulf countries.

Last updated: May 2026

Net metering — the ability to push excess rooftop solar back into the grid for credit — is the single biggest policy lever shaping residential solar economics in the Gulf. Five of the six GCC countries now have functioning programs; Qatar is in development and Kuwait remains closed for residential.

Click any marker on the map to read the country's full policy detail: program name, eligibility, export rate, regulator, and renewable energy targets.

Policy map

Marker color shows net metering availability. Click a marker for the full country card.

Net metering

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Policies and tariffs change. Verify with the relevant local utility or regulator before making investment decisions. Programs frequently update eligibility thresholds, export rates, and contractor approval lists.