The time has come to create the future of sustainable energy. King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (K.A.CARE) is contributing to a sustainable future for Saudi Arabia by developing an alternative energy capacity that is substantial in size and supported by a world-class local industry. Shaped by science and research, and brought to life through technology development and industry partnerships, the Kingdom is building a new generation of sustainable power production capabilities that harness renewable and atomic energy to create a reliable, long-term supply of electricity.
K.A.CARE was created by a Royal order on Apr. 17, 2010, with a mandate to contribute to sustainable development in the Kingdom. Located in Riyadh, K.A.CARE endeavors to meet Saudi Arabia's future electricity demand, projected to nearly triple in the next 20 years, while maintaining the highest industry standards for safety, security and transparency. With renewable energy, we are taking advantage of the Kingdom's abundant natural resources—such as high solar intensity and promising wind and geothermal resources. Along with atomic energy, this will help
transition the Kingdom to a balanced energy mix, strengthening Saudi Arabia's ability to meet future international demand for oil. The Kingdom is also investing significantly to develop the technology and human capacity required to build an important new economic sector focused on alternative energy. This sector will create new business and job opportunities for the Kingdom's citizens, which will help diversify the economy, improve quality of life, and make Saudi Arabia a world leader in alternative energy.