Dubai—Under the Gulf Cooperation Council’s Vision 2050 initiatives, Middle East nations are rapidly scaling solar capacity, creating an unprecedented boom for suppliers of solar-panel mesh—including both anti-bird exclusion and cable-management systems. The region’s solar pipeline now exceeds 100 GW under development, spurred by projects like the UAE’s Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park and Saudi Arabia’s 5.5 GW financing agreements.
Market Dynamics
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar Clean Energy recently awarded a major tender for 150 MW of solar-farm accessories, including over 10,000 m² of UV-stabilized, hot-dip galvanized anti-bird mesh. “Durability under harsh desert conditions—extreme heat, sand abrasion, and UV exposure—is critical,” says Khalid Al Otaiba, Supply-Chain Director at Masdar. Suppliers are responding with specialized coatings and heavier-gauge wire to meet these demands.
Regional Investment and Partnerships
To better serve GCC markets, European mesh manufacturers have established sales offices in Dubai and Riyadh, while leading Chinese producers offer turnkey service packages—bundling mesh production with site-assembly training and local warehousing to guarantee rapid deployment. Freight forwarders report a 40 percent year-on-year increase in full-container-load shipments of steel and polymer mesh through Jebel Ali port.
Government and Regulatory Support
National renewable energy authorities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia have streamlined import procedures and introduced long-term framework contracts that reward suppliers with proven performance records. As part of the Saudi Green Initiative, mesh suppliers demonstrating low-carbon production methods can secure preferential tender scoring.
Future Outlook
With GCC countries targeting over 100 GW of new solar capacity by 2035, the anti-bird mesh segment—currently valued at USD 120 million in exports—stands poised for multi-fold growth. Agile exporters that ensure on-time delivery, tailored engineering support, and robust after-sales service will capture the bulk of this booming market .
Post time: May-26-2025