Renewable and Efficiency Energy Initiatives in Yanbu Industrial City 29 May 2012 Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu Royal Commission at Yanbu

RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives CONTENTS  Global Renewable Energy Targets  Saudi Arabia’s Solar Energy Achievements  Yanbu Industrial City Energy Status  RC Yanbu Renewable & efficiency Initiatives

Renewable Energy Status for Saudi Arabia  Saudi’s solar thermal energy of up to 2,550 KWH per m2 per year (twice the average solar irradiation in Europe).  KA-CARE was Established in 2010 to develop a future sustainable alternative energy in the Kingdom.  Aim to meet % of Saudi Arabia’s energy needs from renewable energy by  KACST is building a 30,000 m3/day solar-powered seawater desalination plant in Al-Kharfji.  PTC (Polysilicon Technology Company) is building a 7,500 tons per year high-quality polysilicon plant in Jubail.  IDEA Polysilicon Company project in Yanbu to produce 10,000 tons/year polysilicon, 20 million wafers & 19 million solar cells per year.  Saudi Aramco is building a 10 MW photovoltaic solar carport system in the Dhahran office complex.  SEC has launched a solar power plant of an annual production of 864,000 KWH per year on Farasan Island. RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives

Global Renewable Energy Targets Location Current Renewable Energy Status, % Renewable Energy Target, % Year European Union14 UK- 4.1; France:10.9 Italy: 16; Spain: United States California, USAN/A Australia China Egypt RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives

Yanbu Industrial City Energy Status ProviderMarafiq Company Current Supply 1,040 MW Network interconnected with 380KV grid of SEC Future Supply 1,800 MW by 2014 Grown by 57% from 538 MW in 2000 to 845 MW in 2010 Supply Demand RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives

RC-Yanbu Solar & Renewable Energy Goal 2020  RC-Yanbu’s goal is 10% renewable energy by  3% of energy demand from renewable sources.  7% to be achieved through energy efficiencies. Power User 2010 MW Demand 2020 MW Demand ++ Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiencies by 2020, MW 2020 Solar & Renewable Energy Goal MW Target Energy % Goal by 2020 Primary & Secondary Industry 6551, Light Industry Community Marafiq Plant Total, MW 8451, Source: RC-Y Quarterly Progress Report no RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives

 IDEA Polysilicon Company project under design (SR 2.8 billion investment) to produce 10,000 tons/year polysilicon, 20 million wafers & 19 million solar cells per year.  Hydrogen gas network to capture hydrogen from industrial processes and purify to yield a 19.4% energy savings for industrial users.  Upgrade RC-Yanbu Facilities for LEED certification.  Activate citywide Smart Solar Application Program.  Provide Green building demonstration for the public. RC Yanbu’s Major Initiatives RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives

RC-Yanbu Energy Support Program  Educational Campaign – Initiate a major public relations campaign to inform the public about the environmental & financial benefits of using solar energy.  Offer a Sustainable Design Center – Construct an exhibit building that will feature state-of-the-art features to inform the public of solar energy applications in their homes & businesses.  Solar Training Programs – Establish classes in Yanbu Technical Institute to train students for solar industry manufacturing jobs.  Create a Solar Energy Cluster – Set aside prime area in Industrial Park for companies that produce solar & renewable energy products. RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives

Suitability for Solar Manufacturing in Yanbu Criteria for Success Royal Commission at Yanbu  Regulatory Structure RC regulatory structure offer high flexibility.  Accessible Capital Access to a number of financing agencies  Adequately trained workforce Yanbu Industrial College & Yanbu University Colleges Yanbu Technical Institute An annual average of 1300 technical graduates.  Other RC-Yanbu Advantages Ready industrial sites with infrastructure. Existing chemical industries offer raw materials to support production Excellent Industrial Port for import & export materials and products Potential for RC to construct buildings as an incentive RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives

Concluding Remarks  RC Yanbu has launched the Energy Efficiency Program and Solar Energy Initiatives targeting 10% consumption reduction of todays practice based on the directions of HE the EP of the Royal Commission inYanbu and in line with Saudi Energy Efficiency Center regulations.  Yanbu Industrial City has all suitable conditions for solar energy clusters development.  With the Royal Commission's ability and firm commitment to serving investors, great investment opportunities lie ahead particularly in the solar energy industry. RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives

Cont.: Concluding Remarks  Using energy efficiencies techniques and renewables will help RC cities maintain and strengthen the progressive investment trend since its start. “Sustainable Industrial Development” RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives RC-Yanbu Solar Energy Initiatives

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