The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has announced a tender for four significant battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, each with a capacity of 500 MW/2 GWh, totaling 2 GW/8 GWh. These projects are set to be developed in various regions of Saudi Arabia, including Makkah Province, Qassim Province, and Hail Province.
Named as the Al-Muwyah, Haden, Al-Khushaybi, and Al-Kahafa BESS projects, they will follow a build-own-operate (BOO) model. The successful bidder will have full ownership of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) and will engage in a 15-year Storage Services Agreement with SPPC.
This initiative represents the first phase of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious battery storage program, supporting its goal to achieve 50% renewable energy in its power mix by 2030. Additionally, the Kingdom aims for net-zero emissions by 2060.
