Planning for Income Alternatives in Saudi Arabia

Alternative energy sources to generate income are being considered. Natural gas is at the top of the list of competitors to replace petrol, according to Dr. Arab. Nuclear energy should be taken into consideration as well but because it is a high-risk alternative, nuclear planning was postponed. The options remaining are solar, wind and water energies, he said.

The extensive Empty Quarter has the potential of providing solar power for the Kingdom. Many solar projects have begun in the Empty Quarter, including desalination plants and green house air-conditioning systems. King Abdul Aziz City for Science & Technology has also used solar energy, notably in the desalination project in Yanbu.
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