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Aramco, Showa Shell agree to solar-cell joint venture

07/12/2009
By Eric Watkins
Showa Shell Sekiyu KK’s wholly owned subsidiary Showa Shell Solar KK and Saudi Aramco have agreed to explore “the possibility” of engaging in a small-scale electric power generation business using solar power.“Following basic investigations based on this agreement, pilot plants will be built and operated to test and verify technologies particularly those on connecting to the existing local independent grid (micro grid),” Showa Shell said.Under the initial plan, Aramco and Showa Shell will choose several sites in Saudi Arabia to construct electric power plants capable of generating 1,000-2,000 kw, with each facility supplying electricity to 200-400 buildings, ...
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