Saudi Arabia, Emirates lead charge on Mideast solar power

Saudi Arabia, Emirates lead charge on Mideast solar power
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UPI) Nov 1, 2013 - Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, two of the world's leading oil producers, are spearheading a Middle Eastern drive to develop solar energy, with plans for projects requiring $1.5 billion in investment by the end of 2014. The program, designed to free up for export increasing amounts of oil and gas being used domestically for power generation, got a major endorsement from the A ... morehttp://www.solardaily.com/reports/Saudi_Arabia_Emirates_lead_charge_on_Mideast_solar_power_999.html