A range of cutting-edge technologies and innovations in the renewable and non-renewable energy sectors were showcased at the recently concluded 22nd edition of Saudi Elenex, which also saw strong international and local participation.

The trade exhibition for electricity, alternative energy, lighting, power generation, and water successfully concluded amidst strong international and local participation. It was held from April 29 to May 1 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) in Saudi Arabia.

The event showcased technologies and innovations in the renewable and non-renewable energy sectors at a time when the kingdom’s renewable energy market is witnessing steady growth, underlining national efforts to increase power generation based on renewable energy, according to the organiser.

These efforts aim to achieve 40 gigawatts of photovoltaic (PV) solar power, 16 gigawatts of wind power and 3 gigawatts of concentrated solar power through large-scale investments by 2030, it added.

Held under the patronage of Saudi Electricity Company, with support from Sabic and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Kaust) as research partner and in line with the Saudi Sustainable Energy and Technology Forum (Saudi SETF 2019), Saudi Elenex 2019 drew attention to the developments and remarkable achievements in the Saudi energy sector, such as the launch of seven solar PV projects with a capacity of 1.52 GW and a direct investment of $1.51 billion.