Energy

Saudi Arabia is advancing its largest renewable energy initiative, the 2.6 GW Al Shuaibah solar power plant, backed by significant financing. According to a press release, the project secured 8.3 billion Riyals ($2.2 billion) in funding, with 1.7 billion Riyals provided by the National Infrastructure Fund—marking its first investment in a project sponsored by Saudi Aramco. The Al Shuaibah plant...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the energy sector, driving a shift toward greater efficiency, sustainability, and cost control. According to KPMG’s Intelligent Energy report, energy companies are not just testing AI—they are scaling it across their operations to address challenges such as supply security, decarbonization, and expense management. The report highlights that 76% of surveyed energy leaders intend to increase...

Saudi Arabia has taken a major step toward sustainable transport with the introduction of public tariff pricing for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by E-FILL, the national network operated by ASX E-Mobility, a subsidiary of AlSharif Group Holding, according to Zawya News Agency. EV drivers can now use E-FILL’s fast-charging stations at a standard rate of SAR 0.99 per kWh....

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has completed its first Management Systems Advisory Service (IMSAS) mission in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the development of a strong management system for the nation's emerging nuclear power sector, according to the IAEA. From 19 to 22 May 2025, a team of IAEA experts and international specialists visited Riyadh to assess...

Leading solar manufacturers secured approximately 15 GW in module sales and supply agreements at the SNEC 2025 PV Expo in Shanghai, reflecting robust global demand for advanced solar technology, according to industry sources. JinkoSolar finalized a 1.75 GW deal to supply n-type TOPCon modules for the fifth phase of the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) solar project, as reported by...

South Korea’s Export-Import Bank has committed $225 million in project financing for a major solar power plant in Saudi Arabia, marking the largest international solar venture led by a Korean company, according to the bank. The solar project, located in the Sadawi desert about 523 kilometers north of Riyadh, was awarded last November to a consortium headed by Masdar, a...

A recent study from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia evaluates how different solar technologies can lower the cost of producing green hydrogen. The research compared photovoltaic (PV), concentrated solar power (CSP), and hybrid PV-CSP systems, focusing on their technical, economic, and environmental impacts. According to the study, PV-powered electrolysis offers the lowest projected cost for...

Researchers in Saudi Arabia have developed a new hydrogel material that significantly boosts solar panel efficiency and longevity. According to findings published in Materials Science & Engineering R, this innovation increases solar panel performance by 12% and doubles their lifespan. The material, created by a team at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, combines sodium polyacrylate and lithium chloride...

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Green Hydrogen Project has reached 80% completion in its construction phase, according to Air Products, a US-based industrial gases company. This milestone covers all major components, including the green hydrogen facility, wind and solar power plants, and the transmission grid. Key equipment, such as wind turbines, electrolyzers, and hydrogen storage vessels, has already been delivered and installed....

Battery storage systems are becoming crucial for stabilizing electricity grids and supporting the transition to renewable energy. These technologies lower energy costs, boost the use of renewables, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. According to the Associated Press, BYD Energy Storage and the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) have signed an agreement to construct the world’s largest grid-scale battery storage project,...