Energy

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...

Saudi Arabia's investment scene is witnessing significant developments as Hassana Investment Company forms major partnerships with EIG and Brookfield Asset Management. These collaborations emphasize commitments to energy transition and private equity investments in the region. Hassana, managing over $320 billion as the investment arm of Saudi Arabia's General Organization for Social Insurance, is considering a notable investment of up to...

Finland and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Riyadh to foster collaboration in the energy sector, according to Finland's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. This agreement seeks to boost technical and economic cooperation and improve the entry of Finnish companies into the Saudi market. The MoU was signed by Jarno Syrjälä from Finland on behalf...

Saudi Arabia's energy minister, Abdul Aziz Bin Salman, announced the country's position as the leading producer of green and clean hydrogen at the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh. The event emphasized Saudi Arabia's readiness to export this energy worldwide. Salman highlighted the nation's efforts to export various energy forms, utilizing the circular carbon economy. The goals include enhancing economic diversity,...

A Saudi Arabian solar company, Desert Technologies, is planning a significant expansion in solar panel and cell production to help meet the country's ambitious renewable energy goals. The company announced plans to construct a $200 million factory in Jeddah, capable of producing up to 5 gigawatts of solar capacity annually. This new facility marks a substantial increase from its current...