Can Saudi Arabia’s solar manufacturing initiative be a game changer?

Saudi Arabia seeks to position itself as a player in the global renewable energy sector with an ambitious goal of sourcing 50 percent of its electricity from renewables by 2030. This commitment includes a substantial investment in solar energy, leveraging the country’s abundant sunlight.

By the end of the decade, Saudi Arabia plans to generate 58.7 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy, including 40 GW from solar photovoltaics (PV), 16 GW from wind energy and 2.7 GW from concentrated solar power.