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Is Saudi Arabia developing a large-scale battery storage project?

The project is among several large-scale battery storage initiatives being developed in Saudi Arabia. In an ongoing procurement, the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) is tendering four 500 MW / 2,000 MWh BESS projects.

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.

Will Saudi Arabia be able to deploy battery energy storage systems by 2030?

According to Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, the nation has set a goal of deploying 48GWh of battery energy storage systems by 2030. This ambitious target not only supports Saudi Arabia's energy transition but also injects fresh momentum into the global renewable energy and energy storage markets.

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.