Reactive Technologies exhibited at WFES 2026 at ADNEC, hinting at future initiatives

• At the 2026 World Future Energy Summit (ADNEC, 13–15 Jan), Reactive Technologies showcased grid stability measurement in two pavilions.
• Reactive Technologies demonstrated real-time grid inertia measurement aligned with UAE and MENA decarbonisation targets.
• MENA solar capacity rose 23% in 2023 to 32 GWp, projected to exceed 180 GWp by 2030, tightening grid operating margins.

The UAE’s clean energy sector is reaching an important stage, driven by rapid solar growth, grid upgrades, and national decarbonisation plans. Events like the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), hosted by Masdar and part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), help bring together policymakers, utilities, and technology providers to focus on these goals.

In this setting, Reactive Technologies, a strategic partner of Seed Group, is strengthening its presence in the UAE and the wider MENA region. The company is focusing on one of the main technical challenges of the energy transition: keeping the power grid stable as it grows.

The challenge: System pressures from rapid solar growth in the UAE

The UAE’s power system is taking on more solar energy as the country works toward long-term decarbonisation. SolarPower Europe reports that global solar installations hit 597 GW in 2024, pushing total capacity past 2 terawatts. The MESIA Solar Outlook 2025 notes that MENA’s solar capacity grew by 23% in 2023 to reach 32 GWp, with forecasts of over 180 GWp by 2030.

In the UAE, projects like the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 are turning these goals into real progress. As a result, grids are under greater pressure, facing issues such as voltage fluctuations and tighter operating margins. For utilities and technology providers in the UAE, solving these challenges now means focusing on accurate, real-time monitoring of the grid, not just adding more generation.

The solution: Digital grid insights at World Future Energy Summit

Responding to these system pressures, the World Future Energy Summit, held from 13–15 January 2025, focused on technologies that help keep power grids stable as they operate near their physical limits. This stability is crucial for affordable, low-carbon energy systems. The event enabled technology providers a chance to showcase solutions that improve real-time grid performance.

Reactive Technologies took part in the sector dialogue

Reactive Technologies took part in WFES 2026, presenting its advanced grid stability measurement tools at the Energy Industries Council (EIC) UK Pavilion (Stand 4204) and the Fuse AI Pavilion (Stand AI26). These solutions are designed for utilities across the MENA region. 

Talal Eskandar, Executive Managing Director for EMEA at Reactive Technologies, spoke on the EIC panel “AI & Digital Transformation Driving the Net Zero Transition” on 14 January at ADNEC. He discussed how AI can help manage the increasing complexity of modern power grids and the implications of adding large-scale AI data centres to existing infrastructure. Eskandar emphasised both the opportunities and challenges of AI, and outlined how Reactive uses AI prediction and data analysis to help grid operators handle the impact of growing AI-related demand.

Frederico Rauter, Chief Revenue Officer at Reactive Technologies, attended the summit’s final day to be part of senior-level discussions in the UAE and show the company’s commitment to the regional market.

This involvement fits with Reactive Technologies’ strategy to promote precision measurement and AI analytics as key tools for utilities working near grid limits. WFES also provided a platform for global companies like Reactive to engage directly with decision-makers, utilities, and other energy-sector stakeholders, which is important as grid performance becomes a top priority.

A recurring message across WFES 2026 was that grid stability, rather than renewable supply alone, is now the limiting factor of the energy transition. This view matches Reactive’s approach.

2026 WFES participation boosts Reactive Technologies’ market position

At the World Future Energy Summit, Reactive Technologies took part in more than just exhibitions and panels. Talal Eskandar joined a closed roundtable co-hosted by Hub71, the Global Climate Finance Center, and HSBC, alongside senior public-sector leaders including H.E. Fahad Al Gergawi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign Trade, and H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Credit Insurance.

These talks helped align advanced grid technologies with national economic goals and supported Reactive’s strategy for entering the Dubai market through strong institutional connections. The summit also highlighted Reactive Technologies’ recent grid stability contract with National Grid Saudi Arabia, signed in November 2025, showing the company’s credibility in large-scale power systems. Further collaborations from strategic engagements formed during the event are in progress.

The summit’s emphasis on grid stability, echoed across multiple sessions, confirmed the relevance of precision measurement in enabling affordable, low-carbon power systems across the region. importance of precision measurement for affordable, low-carbon power systems in the region.

As the UAE aims to lead in next-generation energy systems, Reactive Technologies’ data-driven approach fits well with both institutional goals and the practical needs of a complex power grid.

About Reactive Techonologies

Reactive Technologies Limited (RTL) is a global Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) company at the forefront of addressing the challenges of the renewable energy transition by measuring power grid inertia and system strength in real-time.

With our proven, first-of-its-kind GridMetrix® technology, we provide real-time, high resolution power grid measurements and data-driven insights into grid stability and reliability. This enables grid operators, utilities, asset owners and energy participants worldwide to plan and operate with greater insight, precision and resilience in a rapidly expanding renewable energy landscape with more inverter-based resources.

Our strong foundation in technological innovation and a deep understanding of the challenges facing the energy industry, has enabled us to evolve into a global technology company headquartered in London, UK. Our dedicated sales and project delivery teams work closely with customers worldwide, supported by commercial offices on the East and West Coasts of the USA, as well as in the UAE and Australia, and an advanced R&D center in Finland. For more information, visit www.reactive-technologies.com.