Energy

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,...

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...