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.
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 requirements, and costs associated with transforming the Saudi power sector to NZ by 2060. We incorporate global critical mineral constraints scaled down to Saudi Arabia, country land use, and renewable energy resource limitations.
27th April 2025