Energy

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,...

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia have unveiled a new technology that could transform solar power. Their innovative cooling system, developed by Saudi scientists, uses a composite of lithium chloride and sodium polyacrylate to passively cool solar panels by absorbing and releasing moisture. According to the research team, this coating kept solar panels...

Saudi Arabia is strengthening its partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to further sustainability efforts, according to Francesco La Camera, IRENA’s director-general. Speaking during the UN Convention to Combat Desertification COP16, La Camera described the Kingdom as a prominent leader in shifting away from fossil fuels, crediting the Saudi Green Initiative for driving this progress. La Camera noted...

ENTRA1 Energy and NuScale Power, a U.S. nuclear technology company, have partnered to bring Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This collaboration is designed to address the rising energy needs driven by significant investments in artificial intelligence, data centers, and advanced computing across the region, according to NuScale Power. The United Arab Emirates and...

Construction of the NEOM Green Hydrogen Company’s major facility in Oxagon, northwestern Saudi Arabia, is now 80% finished, according to the company. This milestone covers significant advancements in the hydrogen production plant, wind and solar power installations, and supporting infrastructure. NEOM Green Hydrogen Company is a partnership between ACWA Power, Air Products, and NEOM, the group behind Saudi Arabia’s ambitious...

GameChange Solar is set to double its manufacturing capacity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reaching 6 GW annually by September 2025, according to the company. This expansion will allow the facility to continue producing the advanced Genius Tracker™ systems, designed for large-scale solar projects. The move aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to position the Kingdom as...

SNT Gulf, a subsidiary of SNT Energy, has secured a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia by signing a Localization Agreement with the Saudi Localization Procurement Service. This agreement officially lists SNT Gulf on Saudi Arabia’s "Mandatory Product List" for Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG), a move aligned with the nation’s Vision 2030 initiative to boost local industry and technological independence,...

Aljomaih Energy and Water Company, based in Saudi Arabia, has reached financial close on the 300 MW Rabigh 2 Solar Independent Power Plant project, in partnership with TotalEnergies Renewables of France. According to a company statement, the project is valued at 825 million Saudi riyals and is supported by a consortium of lenders, including Al Rajhi Bank, ADCB, SMTB, and...

The Shuaibah Solar Power Plant near Jeddah is on track to become the largest renewable energy project in the Middle East, with a planned capacity of 2.6 gigawatts. According to China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), which is leading the commissioning, the facility is expected to generate more than 282 billion kilowatt-hours over 35 years and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by...