Abstract
Since the mid-seventies Saudi Arabia has been at the forefront of research and development into solar energy. For example, two major international joint research and development (R&D) programs were funded, in cooperation with the United States of America and the Federal Republic of Germany, aimed at developing renewable energy technology and demonstrating its applications by designing and installing several pilot projects. After more than 20 years of research and development it now becomes essential to evaluate these R&D activities in order to determine their benefits to the scientific community, the country, and society in general. This paper therefore presents an evaluation of a number of research projects in terms of their technical and economical performance and feasibility. The paper also discusses the various lessons that have been learned through the operation and maintenance of these projects, and considers the various reasons underlying either their success or failure.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
