In this article, PTR''s CPO, Saqib Saeed, and Research Analyst, Siddiqa Batool, explain how the Middle East is accelerating its transition toward renewable energy—particularly solar
Solar energy is leading the way. With falling costs and abundant sunlight, countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt are scaling up solar projects. But while generation is
The non-profit group Global Energy Monitor reports specific states within the area have set targets for a fivefold increase in wind and solar by 2030. There are planned wind and
The solar storage markets in the Middle East are often described by critics as oversupplied, yet the reality tells a different story. While headlines may suggest excess
Technological cost declines—especially for solar PV and battery storage—make renewables increasingly competitive with conventional generation. At the same time, the
The energy storage market is fast progressing in the MENA region, with KSA, UAE and Egypt leading in terms of energy storage capacity additions. All new mega-capacity additions are of
The report includes scenario analyses for Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, and South Africa and a broader overview of trends across the rest of the MEA region.
Saudi Arabia will become the main force in energy storage construction in the Middle East. At present, SunGrow, Huawei, BYD, and SmartPropel Energy have won bids for
In this piece, we explore: Where the Middle East stands in its clean energy transition, how energy storage supports renewable integration and economic diversification, and how policies and
This article explores the current state, key projects, future prospects, and opportunities in the region''s energy storage market, offering insights for professionals,
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