Is solar energy the energy future for Saudi Arabia? Introduction: Electricity is not just a word. It means a lot. Nowadays, lighting, heating, washing and other needs cannot be easily met without electricity. People use many energy sources to generate electricity. However, the sources are quite different, so people try to find and use the most appropriate source. The sources are in fact divided into two main groups: renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Non-renewable sources, called conventional, can be used easily. However, due to the problems caused by using non-renewable sources, people rethink switching to renewable energy sources. Solar energy is a major source of renewable energy. Most people when they hear "solar energy" think of warm areas, where sunshine is plentiful. The question then arises whether solar energy is Saudi Arabia's energy future or not. This report will discuss and answer this question in great detail and also show that if concentration of solar radiation is the only requirement to harness solar energy.I. BackgroundA. Is it widespread all over the world? Due to predictions of oil depletion in the near future, many countries are starting to depend on renewable energy sources. Since solar energy is one of the best choices, many massive solar energy projects have been started. Whiticar et al. cite some examples of huge solar energy projects. First, the largest project is SEGS, located in the Modjave Desert in the United States, which uses solar thermal technology to produce enough electricity for half a million people. Secondly, due to the constant sunshine over Spain, many solar energy plants have been built over the past decade which are expected to become the dominant energy source in that country. B...... half of the paper ...... s of the oil exported.V. The Future of Saudi Arabia As a result, it is clear that with the above compelling reasons and the appropriate solution to the equipment pricing problem, there is a valuable opportunity to be exploited. Because of all these incentives, Saudi Arabia tends to take advantage of such a huge opportunity. According to Al-Ghabban, the government has set a target of 54 GW of renewable energy, 39 GW of solar energy, which means that around a fifth of the overall energy will come from solar energy in 2032. ConclusionIn conclusion, there are many incentives economic and geographical reasons for exploiting solar energy in Saudi Arabia. Because of them and the prediction of oil depletion, solar energy is the most suitable alternative to oil in Saudi Arabia, so it will be the dominant energy source in the future when oil runs out completely, as scientists predict..