Ren Min Wang·2025-08-05 07:33Group 1 - The China Energy Construction (Middle East) Clean Energy Research Institute and the China Energy Construction Saudi Office were inaugurated on July 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia [1] - Gulf oil-producing countries are accelerating economic transformation and significantly developing renewable energy, with the UAE planning to increase its renewable energy installed capacity to over 14.2 GW by 2030 and Saudi Arabia aiming for 58.7 GW of renewable energy generation by 2030 [1] Group 2 - The Vice President of China Energy Construction, Li Xinsong, stated that the clean energy research institute will serve as a source of technological innovation, a strong link for resource integration, and an incubator for talent cultivation, aiming to achieve notable results within three years and establish a first-class industry-university-research joint research center within five years [2] - The Executive Director of the R&D Innovation Division of Saudi Electricity Company, Fahd Al-Otaibi, highlighted the immense opportunities in renewable energy, energy storage, desalination, and green buildings under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 [2] - The establishment of the clean energy research institute by Chinese enterprises is expected to help both China and Saudi Arabia address global energy transition challenges and opportunities, promoting sustainable development in the region [2] - Khalid Al-Ma'deb, Vice President of Saudi International Electricity and Water Company, emphasized that the establishment of the clean energy research institute reflects the recognition and investment in the Saudi market, anticipating strengthened cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia to inject momentum into the sustainable development of the Saudi economy [2]