Um Al-Qura University and King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to localize renewable energy technologies at the holy sites, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said.
Rector of Um Al-Qura University Bakri Assas and Deputy President of KACARE Walid Abu Al-Faraj signed the deal for their respective parties at the JeddahRead more
This was underlined last week when further details of the Kingdom’s renewable energy drive were laid out, which are distinct from earlier recommendations made by the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE).
There is a huge difference in the two approaches. The first initiative was considered by many analysts as over-optimistic, given the aim to generate aroundRead more
King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE) is participating in the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) general assembly, representing Saudi Arabia at its seventh session in Abu Dhabi (Jan. 14-15) for widespread and sustainable use of renewable energy.
KACARE Vice President Waleed Husain Abu Al-Faraj is heading the Saudi delegation at the session, which coincides with the ongoingRead more
Saudi Arabia plans to produce 54 gigawatt (GW) of electricity from renewable energy sources, notably solar energy, by 2040, local media said quoting a United Nations report.
Some 41GW of electricity will be generated from solar energy (25GW of CSP and 16GW of PV) while the remaining 13GW will come from other sources such as geothermal, waste and wind power,Read more