Featured in Testing the waters – 07-2011

PV at sixty degrees

PV in the Middle East: The countries of the Arabian peninsula are carrying out more and more research on the use of solar energy. The industry is getting into position and competing for the first reference projects. However, some patience is still needed. And time for a nice cup of tea and a chat.

Last year Saudi Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali al-Naimi made a remarkable statement: “For a country like Saudi Arabia, one of the most important sources of energy to look at and to develop is solar energy.” The statement falls into line with an increasingly long list of commitments to renewable energies and photovoltaic …

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