Energy

The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC), under the Ministry of Energy, is inviting qualifications for its inaugural Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, totaling 8000 MWh. This initiative is a part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to boost renewable energy. The first group of BESS projects will have a combined capacity of 2000 MW/4 hours, distributed across four key sites:...

Saudi Arabia has embarked on a significant renewable energy initiative by launching a tender for battery storage systems. This project, aimed at enhancing grid flexibility, involves creating 2,000 MW/8,000 MWh of battery storage capacity through four build-own-operate projects. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has announced that these projects will be developed under the BOO model, allowing developers full ownership...

Saudi Arabia has embarked on a significant renewable energy initiative with the launch of its first battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This tender involves a substantial 2,000 MW/8,000 MWh capacity, distributed across four projects under a build-own-operate (BOO) model. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has outlined that these projects will be located strategically throughout the Kingdom. Two 500...

Jeddah-based Desert Technologies, known for its PV assembly line in Saudi Arabia with a capacity of 110 MW for high-efficiency PERC monocrystalline modules, has announced a significant expansion plan. The company aims to establish a 3GW solar cell manufacturing capacity and a 2GW PV module assembly unit, totaling a 5GW annual capacity. Although specific partners or technologies have not been...

Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) is inviting bids for the construction of four battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, each designed to deliver 500MW of output and 2,000MWh of storage capacity. These projects will be awarded through 15-year Storage Services contracts under a build-own-operate (BOO) model, with bidders maintaining full ownership via special purpose vehicle (SPV) companies. This initiative is...

Saudi Arabia's SPPC Launches Battery Energy Storage Projects The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has initiated the qualification process for its inaugural batch of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. These projects aim to provide a total capacity of 2000 megawatts (MW) with a discharge duration of 4 hours. Four projects have been identified for this phase: Al-Muwyah BESS in...

Saudi Arabia is undertaking the world's largest storage procurement process, aiming for 2 GW/8 GWh of storage capacity. In a significant move towards renewable energy, Saudi Arabia has set ambitious targets to enhance its generation capacity, aspiring to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2060. The Saudi Power Procurement Company's Initiative The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) is initiating the qualification...

Desert Technologies plans to establish a solar cell and module assembly plant in Saudi Arabia with a significant annual capacity of 5GW, split into 3GW for solar cells and 2GW for PV modules. The project, located in Jeddah’s Third Industrial City, represents an investment of SAR750 million (US$200 million) and spans 170,000 square meters. This initiative is part of a...

Saudi Arabia is set to enhance its solar energy capabilities through a significant investment by Desert Technologies. In collaboration with Modon, the company plans to establish a major solar panel and cell manufacturing complex in Jeddah. Desert Technologies will invest SAR 750 million to create this facility, which will be the largest of its kind in Saudi Arabia. The plant,...

AFC Energy, a leader in hydrogen power generation, has partnered with The Machinery Group LLC (TAMGO) to introduce its first 45kVA H-Power System in Saudi Arabia. This agreement marks a significant step in advancing zero-emission technologies in the region. The 45kVA H-Power System features AFC Energy’s latest S Series 30kW fuel cell generator, a 45kWh battery energy storage system, and...