Electricity Demand Forecast in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has experienced widespread development over the last four decades. This has resulted in tremendous increase in electricity demand. This research reviews the status of the KSA’s electricity consumption and forecasts electricity demand up to the year 2040 in the context of three scenarios. The study shows that KSA government mission to provide safe, reliable and sustainable electricity supply faces several challenges that may require creative and bold strategies to overcome.