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Solar soars in the Middle East

The rapid expansion of solar and battery installations in the Middle East over the past two to three years has taken many by surprise. A region synonymous with rich oil and gas reserves and periodically marked by regional tensions seemed an unlikely source of demand growth, but several factors have helped catalyze a transition that is still unfolding.

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pv magazine

05 Dec 2025

Large utility-scale projects in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have driven the colossal increase in solar power in the Middle East. In Saudi Arabia alone, installed capacity has increased from less than 1 GW to more than 10 GW since early 2023. Similarly, front-of-the-meter (FTM) battery capacity has increased from zero to 8 GWh in Saudi …

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