Jeddah, December 10, 2018, SPA -- The Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources will launch tomorrow in Jeddah the 8th Saudi Arabia Smart Grid Conference and its accompanying exhibition under the patronage of the Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih and with participation of more than 35 speakers from around the world. The launch of the three-day conference is an opportunity for experts, researchers and academics in the electricity industry to discuss the development of electrical networks through advanced smart systems to strengthen the electricity system in the Kingdom and the region, Highlight the role of linking renewable energy sources with electrical networks to meet the growing demand for electricity and reducing carbon emissions caused by electricity generation process. The conference will be preceded by seven specialized preparatory workshops. --SPA 23:34 LOCAL TIME 20:34 GMT 0030 www.spa.gov.sa/w803050