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Is Saudi Arabia a leader in battery energy storage?

Riyadh, February 14, 2025, SPA -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a leading position among the top ten global markets in the field of battery energy storage, coinciding with the launch of the Bisha Project, which has a capacity of 2000 MWh and is one of the largest energy storage projects in the Middle East and Africa.

What is Saudi Arabia's battery storage program?

The projects mark the first phase of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious battery storage program. It is designed to support its 50% renewable energy goal by 2030. Each 500 MW facility will operate for four hours, providing 2,000 MWh of total power capacity, said the SPPC.

Does Saudi Arabia have a battery storage drive?

The nation’s battery storage drive comes as HiTHIUM is commissioned with a 4 GWh BESS project in a joint venture between the Saudi Electricity Company and Alfanar. The systems, to be installed in Tabuk and Hail, will deploy HiTHIUM’s 1175 Ah long-duration technology in climate-resilient containerized units, being commissioned in 2026.

Will Saudi Arabia develop a storage capacity of 48 gigawatt-hours?

Under the National Renewable Energy Program, which is overseen by the Ministry of Energy, Saudi Arabia aims to develop a total storage capacity of 48 gigawatt-hours by 2030. To date, projects totaling 26 gigawatt-hours have been tendered and are currently in various phases of development.