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This is a rather naived perspective on the strategic thinking and planning of the Saudi Royal family. They are heavy investors in renewable energy tech.

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In the last 5 years, sure, especially with MBS holding the reins. But you can't just move your entire country onto solar power in 5 years unless you have huge hydro or battery resources already.

> But you can't just move your entire country onto solar power

If oil consumption enters extreme secular decline and SA doesn't transition to solar, then SA will be a horrendously poor country powered by oil.

If oil consumption enters extreme secular decline and SA does transition to solar, then SA will be a horrendously poor country powered by solar.

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