Abuouf, Sarah

Primary Program

Utilities & Renewables
Abuouf, Sarah

About

Sarah Abuouf is an Associate in the Utilities and Renewables Department at KAPSARC, following her experience as a member of KAPSARC’s Graduate Development Program. She holds a master’s degree in Engineering: Sustainable and Renewable Energy from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, along with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from King Abdulaziz University.

Education

2021-08-14 - 2022-08-14

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals,

Master - Sustainable and Renewable Energy

2016-09-24 - 2021-04-06

King Abdulaziz University

Bachelor - Electrical engineering (computer)

Publications

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Are There Adequate Materials and Land Resources for the Saudi Power Sector to Achieve Net Zero by 2060?

Saudi Arabia has committed to net-zero (NZ) greenhouse gas emissions by 2060. This requires substantial emission reductions across key sectors, including the power generation sector. We assess the technological options, critical mineral requirements, renewable energy resource require...

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Is the Single-Buyer Model a Barrier to Clean Energy Deployment? Empirical Evidence on Decarbonization and Renewable Energy Supply in 63 Developing Countries

This paper compares renewable energy share in generation and carbon emission intensity of the Single-Buyer Model (SBM) and the Competitive Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) in 63 emerging and developing countries. Using propensity score matching and panel data analysis, we analyze ho...