Power Demand in Mena Region set to Grow by Seven Per Cent Annually Until 2020

摘要

Demand for electric power in the MENA region is accelerating rapidly, and is set to continue to grow by seven per cent annually in the coming decade, according to a report published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The report, titled MENA's electric power supplies to 2020, states that population growth, economic development and industrialization, driven by rising oil prices, are significant factors propelling demand for electricity, with some countries diversifying fuel sources and investing in renewable energies, especially solar power, as part of their efforts to expand power supply.