Energy

Hitachi Energy's Role at SASG 2024 Join Hitachi Energy at the 12th Saudi Arabia Smart Grid Conference (SASG 2024) from December 16-18 at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh. As a Platinum Plus sponsor, Hitachi Energy offers insights into the latest in sustainability, energy transition, and digitalization under the Ministry of Energy's patronage. Exploring Energy Innovations SASG 2024 is a key event for...

Tongwei and Saudi Arabia's ACWA POWER have made strides in energy collaboration by signing a supply agreement for the MUWAYH photovoltaic project, under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. This agreement builds on the framework set during the 2024 SNEC International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Exhibition, marking a significant achievement under the "Belt and Road" initiative. ACWA POWER, a...

Scenario Analysis for Renewable Energy Investment: This study explores future renewable energy investment scenarios in Saudi Arabia using a novel hybrid framework. Key Insights: A hybrid framework is introduced for analyzing renewable energy investments. The approach integrates Leontief and fuzzy group decision support models. Expert opinions are combined with statistical data for comprehensive analysis. Sensitivity analysis evaluates the framework's robustness....

JinkoSolar, a prominent player in the solar industry, has unveiled plans to establish a joint venture with a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Vision Industries Company (VIC) for the creation of an advanced solar cell and module factory. The proposed facility, which represents an investment of approximately US$1 billion, is set to be a paragon of...

Envision Energy, distinguished as the 'Green Giant' by a prominent business listing in 2024, has unveiled a collaborative venture with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Vision Industries, with the goal of propelling wind energy development across the Middle East, contributing to the region's shift towards a more eco-friendly and renewable energy landscape. The partnership aims to manufacture and...

Hitachi Energy has been commissioned to construct three high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations, which are a cornerstone for the 3,000 megawatt (MW), 500 kilovolt (kV) HVDC Classic interconnection project linking Saudi Arabia and Egypt.The unique multi-terminal design of this interconnection allows for bidirectional electricity transmission among the three converter stations situated in Medina and Tabuk within Saudi Arabia, and...

The impending energy collaboration between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, in the form of an electrical interconnection initiative, is gearing up to activate its operations in the approaching summer months, as unveiled by the Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat. At the heart of this enterprise lies a vision to synchronize energy systems, leveraging the variable peak times...

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has recently entered into two significant partnerships with Chinese solar PV manufacturers JinkoSolar and TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy. These collaborations are anticipated to inject a substantial 30GW of solar PV production capacity, spanning from ingots to modules, into the kingdom's renewable energy sector. The deals, orchestrated by the Renewable Energy...

Envision Energy has revealed the establishment of a strategic joint venture with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia and Vision Industries, aimed at advancing the development of wind energy within the Kingdom.The collaborative effort will concentrate on the production and assembly of wind turbine components, such as blades, nacelles, and hubs. Envision Energy, recently hailed as the "Green...

A branch of TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy has finalized a deal alongside Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Vision Industries for the establishment of a solar manufacturing operation. This venture aims to yield 20 gigawatts (GW) of solar ingots and wafers annually within the kingdom.Lumetech, a subsidiary of the China-based solar giant TCL Zhonghuan, is joined in this undertaking...