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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Saudi Arabia's Ambitious Renewable Energy Plans

Saudi Arabia's Ambitious Renewable Energy Plans

Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud, one of Saudi Arabia’s top spokesmen, has confirmed that Saudi Arabia has plans to generate 100% of its power from renewable sources, and low carbon forms of energy.Currently Saudi Arabia produces nearly all of its energy from fossil fuels, with two-thirds coming from oil and the rest from natural gas.The kingdom is exploring its renewable energy options, of which solar energy is expected to play a large part. They have also signed a memorandum of understanding with Argentina to develop nuclear power.Prince…Read more...http://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Saudi-Arabias-Ambitious-Renewable-Energy-Plans.html

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