The present paper draws attention to the importance of localizing the value chain of photovoltaic solar energy in Saudi Arabia based on the country’s vision for 2030 to meet the expected increase in energy demand. This paper describes various obstacles and enablers and shows the critical factors that restrain the development of the value chain of photovoltaic solar energy. In this paper, different phases of upstream and downstream activities of the photovoltaic industry value chain related to the current situation in Saudi Arabia were examined and analyzed. This paper further examines the capabilities of the local content of photovoltaic solar energy to determine the scenarios that can be adopted to enhance the photovoltaic solar energy industry. This paper analyzes the expected significant positive impact of localizing the value chain of the photovoltaic solar energy industry on the socioeconomic development, job creation, and technology transfer in Saudi Arabia. The paper concludes with recommendations to facilitate the expansion of the photovoltaic solar industry in Saudi Arabia.

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向沙特阿拉伯光伏能源价值链本地化过渡

本文基于沙特阿拉伯对2030年的愿景，以满足预期的能源需求增长，将注意力集中在沙特阿拉伯光伏太阳能价值链上的重要性。本文描述了各种障碍和促成因素，并显示了制约光伏太阳能价值链发展的关键因素。本文对与沙特阿拉伯现状有关的光伏产业价值链上下游活动的不同阶段进行了分析。本文进一步研究了光伏太阳能本地含量的能力，以确定可以采用哪些方案来增强光伏太阳能产业。本文分析了将光伏太阳能产业价值链本地化对沙特阿拉伯的社会经济发展，创造就业机会和技术转让的预期重大积极影响。本文最后提出了促进沙特阿拉伯光伏太阳能产业发展的建议。

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