Evaluation of solar energy research and its applications in Saudi Arabia - 20 years of experience

摘要

Since the mid-seventies Saudi Arabia has been at the forefront of research and development into solar energy. For example, two major international joint research and development (R& D) programs were funded, in cooperation with the United States of America and the Federal Republic of Germany, aimed at developing renewable energy technology and demonstrating Its applications by designing and installing several pilot projects.