Energy

GlassPoint is set to revolutionize industrial heat with plans for the world’s largest solar thermal project, Ma’aden, in Saudi Arabia. This $1.5 billion venture, in collaboration with Saudi mining firm Ma’aden and Spanish utility leader Cox, aims to decarbonize Ma’aden’s aluminum supply chain. Innovative Solar Technology The project kicks off with the GlassPoint Ma’aden Technology Showcase (GMTS), featuring advanced solar-to-heat...

Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy Program has advanced with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) unveiling the list of qualified developers for its sixth round. This initiative focuses on developing 4,500 megawatts of solar and wind energy projects. Qualified Developers for Solar Projects Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar Alfanar Company CJSC EDF Renouvelables S.A. Kahrabel FZE (ENGIE...

GlassPoint, an industrial solar steam company based in the US, has teamed up with the Saudi Ministry of Investment to establish a concentrated solar power-to-steam manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. This initiative is part of the initial phase of their solar thermal project for Ma'aden and aims to export renewable energy components regionally. The GlassPoint Ma’aden Technology Showcase (GMTS) is...

Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has announced the prequalification of 16 developers to bid for the sixth round of solar projects under Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy Program (NREP). The planned solar projects, amounting to 3,000 MW, are managed by the Ministry of Energy. Details of the Solar Projects The sixth round includes the following projects: Najran Solar IPP -...

The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has unveiled the prequalified developers for its sixth round of renewable energy projects, aiming to expand Saudi Arabia's renewable energy capacity by 4,500 megawatts (MW) under the National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP). This tender includes four solar Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects totaling 3,000 MW and one wind IPP project of 1,500 MW. Solar...

The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has prequalified 16 developers for the sixth round of solar projects in Saudi Arabia, totaling 3,000 MW. These projects are part of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), overseen by the Ministry of Energy. This round includes several significant projects: the 1400MWac Najran Solar IPP and the 600MWac Darab Solar PV IPP in the...

Jinko Power Technology Co. has reached the financial close for its 400 MW Tabarjal solar project in Saudi Arabia, enabling the start of construction. The project is backed by long-term, non-recourse financing from Riyad Bank and the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation. With financial closure, the Saudi Power Procurement Company has given the green light for construction mobilization, appointing the Jackson...

The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has revealed the Qualified Developers for the sixth round of renewable energy projects under the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), overseen by the Ministry of Energy. The total capacity for these Round 6 projects is around 4,500 MW. Qualified Bidders for Solar PV Projects Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, JERA NEX...

Masdar, a clean energy company based in the UAE, has partnered with Chinese firm GD Power and South Korea's KEPCO to develop a 2 GW solar project in Saudi Arabia. This project is set to be located at Al Sadawi, around 500km north of Riyadh, and will provide electricity to the Eastern Province for 25 years starting from the second...

Sineng Electric has secured a significant 2.6GW supply contract for Saudi Arabia's PIF4 project, a major renewable energy venture. This initiative, co-owned by ACWA Power, Badeel, and SAPCO, supports Vision 2030's aim to diversify the nation's energy sources by increasing renewable capacity. The PIF4 cluster includes the Haden and Al Khushaybi solar power plants. Sineng's agreements include a 1GW supply...