Saudi Arabia launches 3.1 GW solar tender
Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC) has announced a request for qualification (RFQ) for 3.1 GW of solar capacity across four projects in the seventh round of Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy tender program.
Arctech to supply trackers for 2.3 GW Shanghai Electric project
Arctech will supply its SkyLine II tracking system to Shanghai Electric’s 2.3 GW Sadawi Solar Project in Saudi Arabia under a new deal.
Masdar and EDF’s Emerge signs long-term solar deal with Saudi’s Misk City
Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF power renewables, will develop and deliver a 621 kWp rooftop solar plant on a dedicated carport structure and other assets within Misk City as part of a 20-year agreement.
Key takeaways from Sunrise Arabia 2025
A recent joint event by Solarabic and pv magazine in Riyadh highlighted Saudi Arabia’s rapid push for clean energy and localization, with new factories and large storage projects taking shape.
ACWA Power building hydrogen bridge between Europe and Middle East, North Africa
In an exclusive interview with pv magazine, ACWA Power CEO Marco Arcelli said the Saudi energy giant is currently exploring opportunities to build a hydrogen corridor between Europe and the Middle East and North Africa. He spoke about the company’s current 2 GW hydrogen project in Neom and presented the company’s plans for renewable energy and desalination.
BYD to supply 12.5 GWh of battery storage in Saudi Arabia
Following a report in January, BYD has now officially secured the 12.5 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) supply deal.
Floating solar could reach LCOE of $0.053/kWh in Saudi Arabia
Scientists in Saudi Arabia have assessed the techno-economical feasibility of floating PV plants at three different dams and have found that such projects could have a return on investment of 12 to 13 years.
Saudi Arabia launches tender for 8 GWh of battery storage in world’s largest deal
World’s largest storage procurement process is underway in Saudi Arabia for 2 GW/ 8 GWh of storage.
Saudi Arabia’s 3.7 GW solar tender attracts lowest bid of $0.0129/kWh
Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC) has announced the shortlisted bidders for the the fifth round of the Saudi Arabian government’s renewable energy tender program.
Saudi Arabia launches ‘unprecedented’ geographical survey of renewable energy sites
Part of the National Renewable Energy Program, the ambitious project will identify the best sites to develop renewable energy projects throughout the country. Contracted companies will install 1,200 stations across all regions of the kingdom to measure solar and wind energy. Beginning this year, Saudi Arabia will tender new renewable energy projects with a capacity of 20 GW annually.
