This announcement marks the launch of a registration process for interested companies to submit feedback and obtain important information in connection with the Renewable Energy Program. It paves the way towards the launch of the introductory procurement round.
The introductory procurement round will consist of five to seven projects with a combined capacity of up to 800 megawatts. The introductory round is part of Saudi Arabia's a colossal program to procure 41,000 gigawatts of solar power facilities by 2032."
The K.A.CARE announcement is a giantt step for the KSA solar industry and the MIddle East. This follows on the footsteps of the SASIA sponsored PV Briefing & Networking Forum Saudi Arabia held on February 20th in Riyadh with EuPD Research and InterSolar. There were over 160 delegates attending the one day event. 
Saudi Arabia Solar Industry Association (SASIA) - SASIA is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that brings together the national and regional solar industry. Our goal is to transform Saudi Arabia and the Middle East's vast solar potential into a commercially and environmentally viable solution for our growing demand for electricity.
SASIA provides its members with services such as educational workshops, networking functions and special reports on breakthrough solar innovations. We also provide assistance to international companies seeking to expand their solar operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. The association is currently working on initiatives that bring together leaders from the policy sector, academia, and the private sector. The MENA Solar Brief, a monthly newsletter produced by SASIA goes out to over 3,100 +readers in the Middle East renewable energy space.
Please consider joining SASIA and enjoy the many benefits and programs. SASIA members include - SunPower , SMA , Canadian Solar Middle East, SkyPower Global, TSMC, ERADA Advanced Projects Co. Ltd. , Soitec Solar, First Solar, Air Liquide and Shoals Technologies Group.
Join now and participate in our members only events.
Next event : March 2013 : K.A.CARE white paper briefing - industry review to prepare SASIA member response.
For more information please visit: www.saudi-sia.com
Email: membership@saudi-sia.com
