“In Saudi Arabia already, from zero two years ago we already have 8% of the grid capacity in construction in renewables. I’m doing it so I know it. We have got nearly 6,000 MW ourselves, in solar and wind, and I expect us to be at 50% minimum before 2030. Minimum.” 

–Paddy Padmanathan, ACWA Power’s CEO, on Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy goals.  “All those commitments are real,” he commented. [S&P Global]