Integration of Renewable Energy Strategies: A Case in Dubai South

Oshba AlMheri and Dua Weraikat ()
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Oshba AlMheri: South Energy DWC, Dubai South, Dubai 73132, United Arab Emirates
Dua Weraikat: Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology—Dubai Campus, Dubai 341055, United Arab Emirates

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 13, 1-30

Abstract: As cities worldwide pursue sustainability, integrating renewable energy has emerged as a strategic priority in urban planning. This research provides a case study investigation into how Dubai South, a distinctive aerotropolis combining aviation, logistics, and residential sectors, can implement a comprehensive renewable energy strategy aligned with the UAE’s clean energy goals. Grounded in the theoretical frameworks of Sustainable Strategic Management (SSM) and Energy Management Systems (EMSs), and informed by global best practices and advanced technological innovations, this study proposes a strategic roadmap tailored to the complex energy demands and urban dynamics of Dubai South. Using the Dubai South HQ solar deployment as a baseline, this research explores technical, regulatory, and economic barriers alongside key enabling factors. Its core contribution is the development of a scalable strategy for renewable energy integration in aerotropolis settings, offering practical insights for policymakers, urban planners, and developers aiming to advance sustainability in rapidly evolving, logistics-based cities.

Keywords: renewable energy; sustainability; energy transition; sustainable strategy roadmap; aerotropolis city; Dubai South (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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