These are two separate approvals that most projects need together: the structural NOC confirms your roof can safely carry the panels, while Shams Dubai registration connects the system to DEWA's grid for net metering credit.
Shams Dubai Solar Panel Approval
Shams Dubai is DEWA's programme enabling rooftop solar generation and net metering across Dubai. Approval under Shams Dubai works alongside — not instead of — your structural NOC. Here's how the two connect.
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The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
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Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Streamlined
Approval process
End-to-end
NOC to permit, managed
Direct access
To your project team
Always on
Client support
What Shams Dubai Covers
Shams Dubai is DEWA's regulatory framework for connecting rooftop solar systems to the grid and enabling net metering — crediting excess power generated back to your DEWA account. It governs the electrical/billing side, while your community or authority NOC governs the physical/structural side.
Shams Dubai Approval Process
01
Structural NOC Secured First
02
Solar System Design & Installation
03
Shams Dubai Registration
04
DEWA Technical Inspection
05
Net Meter Installation
06
Net Metering Activated
How Our Approval Process Works
Our expert engineers handle the entire NOC process, ensuring faster approvals and full compliance with Dubai regulations.
Shams Dubai vs Structural NOC
Shams Dubai At a Glance
Grid Connection Registration
Net Metering Enrollment
DEWA Technical Inspection
Net Meter Installation
Billing Credit System
Structural NOC Coordination
Simple Approval Process
How Our Approval Process Works
We manage every stage of the approval process with accurate documentation, authority coordination, and expert engineering support.
Quick Review
We review drawings and project requirements fast.
Plan Design
Our team prepares compliant
drawings and files.
Easy Submit
We submit documents to
Dubai authorities safely.
Final Permit
Receive approvals and
permits without delays.
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Why Project Owners Choose Structural Solutions
Shams Dubai Coordination
We help sequence your structural NOC and Shams Dubai registration correctly, avoiding installation delays.
Structural NOC Expertise
We handle the structural side that Shams Dubai registration depends on being already in place.
Full-Process Guidance
We help you understand exactly which approval covers what, avoiding confusion between DEWA and authority requirements.
Get Your Solar Project Shams Dubai Ready
Structural Solutions provides the structural NOC and assessment your Shams Dubai registration and net metering application depend on.
Shams Dubai — FAQs
Is Shams Dubai the same as my structural NOC?
No — Shams Dubai is DEWA's grid connection and net metering programme; the structural NOC is a separate approval confirming your roof can safely carry the panels.
Do I need the structural NOC before Shams Dubai registration?
Yes — most projects secure the structural NOC first, since it confirms the installation itself is safe and approved before DEWA connects it to the grid.
What does net metering under Shams Dubai actually do?
It credits your DEWA account for excess solar power your system generates and feeds back to the grid.
How long does Shams Dubai registration take?
Typically a few weeks once your structural NOC and installation are complete, though it varies by DEWA's current processing volume.
Can Structural Solutions help with both the structural NOC and Shams Dubai coordination?
We handle the structural NOC and assessment; Shams Dubai registration itself is completed with your solar installer and DEWA directly.