site. “The forum is a Saudi Aramco endeavor to bring together the many initiatives and efforts that are under way across the Kingdom to support the deployment of solar energy and foster a solar industry in the Kingdom,” said Ahmad Al- Khowaiter, director of the New Business Evaluation Department. KA-CARE and the Electricity and the Cogeneration Regulatory Authority were joined by leading solar companies and organizations from around the world in the forum. Speakers and participants said solar power can play a significant role in alleviating the need for conventional fuels by complementing some conventional power generation in the Kingdom. Among the benefits to be gained are a reduced burden on the environment and an opportunity to build a significant domestic sector in what is still an emerging global industry. --MORE
