Saudi Arabia, a traditional energy giant, is embracing the clean energy transition, and its series of ambitious photovoltaic projects have not only injected new vitality into the global renewable energy sector, but also attracted global attention. Recently, the Saudi Electricity Procurement Company (SPPC) announced 3The 7 GW solar project is in the spotlight. At the same time, the promotion of projects such as NEOM Green Hydrogen Solar Photovoltaic Park, Al Shuaibah 2 Solar Photovoltaic Park and AR Rass 2 Solar Photovoltaic Park has also attracted widespread attention. These projects not only bring broad cooperation opportunities and market space for Saudi Arabia, but also work with global companies, especially Chinese companies, to promote a clean energy future.
NEOM Green Hydrogen Solar PV Park
As the core part of NEOM, the future city of Saudi Arabia, NEOM green hydrogen solar photovoltaic park is quickly becoming a global focus due to its huge scale and potential environmental and economic value.
The sprawling campus has a capacity of up to 2,930 megawatts and is valued at $8.5 billion. Its core objective is to produce green hydrogen, a clean fuel produced without greenhouse gas emissions and providing a key impetus for the global energy transition.
A number of well-known international companies, such as Hitachi Energy, Larsen & Toubro, and Chinese photovoltaic equipment manufacturer Sungrow, have confirmed their participation in the project to jointly promote its smooth implementation.
Al Shuaibah 2 Solar Photovoltaic Park
The Al Shuaibah 2 solar PV park in the Shuaibah region of Saudi Arabia is known for its huge 203 GW capacity. The project not only demonstrates Saudi Arabia's great potential to meet its energy needs, but also marks its key role in the clean energy transition.
In August 2023, the project successfully completed its financial closing, laying the groundwork for a new phase of construction. ACWA Power and Badeel, a subsidiary of Saudi Public Investment** (PIF), jointly own and develop the project, highlighting its importance in the global clean energy transition.
As part of the larger-scale Al Shuaibah 1 and Al Shuaibah 2 solar PV projects, the park has a total capacity of up to 26 GW, demonstrating Saudi Arabia's ambitions in the field of renewable energy.
ar rass 2 solar PV park
In the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia, the AR Rass 2 solar PV park is expected to become one of the largest solar power plants in the world. With a capacity of up to 2,000 MW, the project is currently in the pre-construction phase and is expected to start construction in 2025.
The project is being spearheaded by Saudi Arabia's renowned ACWA Power, and JinkoSolar, a leading Chinese solar module manufacturer, has signed a contract**38 GW of n-type solar panels. These state-of-the-art panels provide efficient performance in desert climates, ensuring the success of the project.
Saudi Power Procurement Company's 37 GW PV project
In November 2023, the Saudi Electricity Procurement Company (SPPC) announced four ** units with a capacity of up to 37 GW of solar projects were screened for qualified bidders. The projects are scheduled to be operational in 2025 and are an important part of the Kingdom's National Renewable Energy Program (NREP).
The largest of these projects is Al Sadawi, located in the Eastern Province, with a capacity of up to 2 GWAC. Chinese companies such as JinkoSolar and Huanghe have a place on the list of "management and technical members", while PowerChina is on the list of "management members", reflecting China's strength in the global renewable energy sector.
The successful implementation of these solar projects will have a profound impact on the renewable energy landscape in Saudi Arabia and around the world, providing new opportunities for cooperation and market space for global leaders such as China.