The project’s capacity is said to produce up to 200 GW by 2030. This represents 400 GW of globally installed power capacity, and 390 GW of total nuclear power capacity in 2016.

Son said the nascent phase of the project will cost US$5bn for 7.2 GW of solar capacity. In addition, expenses for solar panels, battery storage and a manufacturing facility for panels will estimate to US$200bn, he said.

The official Saudi Press Agency said during the US visit of Saudi Arabia Crown Prince, several MoUs were signed with American-based multinational companies.

Last year, SoftBank raised more than US$93bn for the Vision Fund backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, Apple and Foxconn.

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