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Will a 2GW solar project be built in Saudi Arabia?

Image: Masdar. Chinese engineering firm Shanghai Electric and UAE state-owned renewable energy company Masdar have signed an agreement to build a 2GW solar project in Saudi Arabia. The Sadawi project will be Shanghai Electric’s largest engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract globally, and will cover 40 square kilometres.

Is there a solar PV project in Saudi Arabia?

There is a substantial PV installation project in the Makkah province, which is expected to have a capacity of 2600 MW. This initiative is being progressively developed under the guidance of the Saudi Ministry of Energy. Fig. 3 presents a summary of the current status of solar PV projects in Saudi Arabia [36, 37]. Fig. 3.

What is Saudi Arabia doing with solar energy?

In 2023, Saudi Arabia took a major leap in solar energy production with several large-scale projects. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) initiated the qualification process for four groundbreaking solar projects with a combined capacity of 3,700 MW.

Will Saudi Arabia be able to produce 40 gigawatts of solar energy?

The ambitious target of Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Program sees the Kingdom aiming for a solar energy capacity of 40 gigawatts by 2030, promising significant opportunities for the market in the years to come.