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Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center researchers outlined a pathway to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. The plan includes 515.3 GW of renewable capacity, primarily from onshore wind, and 151.3 GW of solar PV, requiring about 3.6% of land, predominantly in the northeastern region. The study evaluates two scenarios: zero-emission power and net-zero emissions power, emphasizing the need for careful resource management and strategic technology selection to address challenges in critical minerals.