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SAR581bn for solar power projects

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are set to invest $155 billion (SR581.25 billion) for the construction of energy generating plants from non-traditional sources, notably solar energy, local media reported quoting a specialized energy report. However, the drive of energy firms from the private sector to renewable energy projects is still under the required level […]


GCC booming market for solar power

Dubai: The six GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries have sanctioned $155 billion (Dh596 billion) worth of solar power projects that will generate 84 gigawatts when completed in 2017, according to the region’s first dedicated solar technology exhibition Gulf Sol 2013. Derek Burston, Director of UK-based Bowmedia, organisers of Gulf Sol 2013, said in a statement […]