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Significance
Solar power has taken centre stage in the new-found Middle Eastern drive to diversify energy sources, meeting rising power demand, sustaining oil and gas exports and providing an element of economic diversification.
Impacts
Local value will be enhanced by the spread of rooftop solar.
Utility-scale solar power will emerge within five years as a significant contributor to electricity demand.
Investment in solar plus storage will mitigate power system integration challenges.
Keywords:
Middle East,
ME/NAF,
Jordan,
Saudi Arabia,
United Arab Emirates,
Bahrain,
China,
Israel,
Kuwait,
Morocco,
Oman,
Qatar,
economy,
industry,
electricity,
energy,
foreign investment,
gas,
investment,
oil,
prices,
regional,
renewable energy,
utilities,
Fossil fuels,
Renewable energy
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