MW scale storage system supplier quotation in Saudi Arabia 2026

How many mw / 8000 MWh battery energy storage systems will Saudi Arabia offer?

Saudi Arabia has announced the pre-qualification of bidders for its 2,000 MW/8000 MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS) tender under its renewable energy expansion strategy. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) is administering the tender, which encompasses four projects of 500 MW each:

How much battery storage will Saudi Arabia be able to deploy?

According to recently reported remarks from energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud from an event held in the Kingdom, the country is targeting the deployment of 48GWh of battery storage by the end of this decade.

What does Saudi Arabia's new storage services agreement mean for SPPC?

Each SPV will sign a 15-year storage services agreement with SPPC, securing long-term commitments to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration. This tender is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to transform its energy mix, aiming to derive 50% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Which MENA region will be a Bess market in 2026?

The rapid growth rate of energy storage in the MENA region, led by the GCC, is surprising many analysts. Saudi Arabia, in particular, is set to be the third biggest global BESS market after the USA and China in 2026.

Who commissioned the 2 GW al Sadawi solar project in Saudi Arabia?

In November 2024, SPCC selected a consortium of developers comprising Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), KEPCO, and GD Power Development Company in November to commission the 2 GW Al Sadawi Solar Project in Saudi Arabia. More articles from Arjun Joshi. Get the most relevant India solar and clean energy news.

Will Saudi be the third biggest Bess market in 2026?

And if we add recent tenders, this will lead to a whopping 33.5 GWh of BESS capacity by 2026. This would make Saudi the third biggest global BESS market after the USA and China. While KSA is certainly leading the pack, increasing deployments can be witnessed all across MENA and the Gulf or GCC region in particular.