Solar energy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
by Saleh A. Al-Athel
International Journal of Global Energy Issues (IJGEI), Vol. 9, No. 1/2, 1997

Abstract: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is blessed with abundant solar energy which is renewable, clean and available freely. It is harnessed through known processes and technologies, but progress towards its commercialization is very slow for several reasons, such as higher cost and low efficiency. This paper reviews our R&D efforts, and concludes that future utilization of solar energy in the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia is dependent on current R&D activities in the field, combined with a proper educational campaign for its effective commercialization.

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