Steel towers for wind energy systems will soon be manufactured in Saudi Arabia following the signing of two agreements by the Kingdom’s Local Content and Government Procurement Authority. The deals, made in partnership with Al-Yamamah Steel Industries Co. and Arabian International Co. for Steel Structures, aim to localize production and transfer critical knowledge in the wind energy … Continue reading Saudi Arabia signs localization agreements for wind energy steel towers
Continue readingTag Archives: Arabia Saudí
ACWA Power, Badeel and SAPCO announce financial close on 5.5 GW of photovoltaic projects in Saudi Arabia
These projects, valued at $3.2 billion, aim to generate a combined capacity of 5.5 GW of solar energy for Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabian company ACWA Power, PIF subsidiary Badeel and Saudi Aramco Power Company (SAPCO) have achieved financial close on the Haden, Muwayh and Al Khushaybi solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. These projects, valued at $3.2 billion, … Continue reading ACWA Power, Badeel and SAPCO announce financial close on 5.5 GW of photovoltaic projects in Saudi Arabia
Continue reading
Saudi Arabia launches tender for 4.5 GW of wind power and photovoltaic projects
Saudi Arabia has launched a tender to award 4.5 GW of renewal energy capacity — mainly wind energy and photovoltaic solar projects — across the desert kingdom. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC), the authority responsible for tendering of the projects and offtaking of energy once the projects are developed, has issued a request for … Continue reading Saudi Arabia launches tender for 4.5 GW of wind power and photovoltaic projects
Continue reading
CEEC signs a $976 million contract to build a 2 GW photovoltaic plant in Saudi Arabia
CEEC (China Energy Engineering Corporation) recently announced that it has signed an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contract valued at $976 million to build a photovoltaic power plant in Saudi Arabia. The contract involves the construction of the 2,000 megawatt (MW) Haden solar PV IPP (Independent Power Plant) project in Saudi Arabia, and construction of … Continue reading CEEC signs a $976 million contract to build a 2 GW photovoltaic plant in Saudi Arabia
Continue readingSaudi Arabia signs deals for 30 GW domestic solar photovoltaic manufacturing
One of the deals aims to build a 20 GW ingot and wafer solar photovoltaic manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed two solar PV manufacturing agreements with Chinese manufacturers JinkoSolar and TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy. Both deals, done through joint ventures (JVs), will bring 30 GW of solar … Continue reading Saudi Arabia signs deals for 30 GW domestic solar photovoltaic manufacturing
Continue reading
Envision Energy forms JV for manufacturing wind turbines in Saudi Arabia
Envision Energy has unveiled a joint venture (JV) for manufacturing and assembling the wind turbines and components, including blades, nacelles and hubs in the Middle East. Envision Energy said its joint venture partners include Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Vision Industries to accelerate the wind power growth throughout the Middle East. Financial details … Continue reading Envision Energy forms JV for manufacturing wind turbines in Saudi Arabia
Continue readingSPPC signs PPAs for 5.5 GW solar photovoltaic projects in Saudi Arabia
The PPAs have been signed with a consortium comprising Acwa Power, Badeel and Aramco Power.The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) for three solar photovoltaic (PV) projects with a capacity of 5.5GW in Saudi Arabia, Zawya has reported. The PPAs were signed with a consortium comprising Acwa Power, Badeel—a subsidiary … Continue reading SPPC signs PPAs for 5.5 GW solar photovoltaic projects in Saudi Arabia
Continue readingSaudi Arabia advances its solar ambitions by prequalifying 23 major companies for 3.7GW photovoltaic projects
This round covers four solar photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Plant (IPP) projects totalling 3,700 megawatts (MW). The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has revealed the qualification of 23 firms for Round 5 of the National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP). This round covers four solar photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Plant (IPP) projects totalling 3,700 megawatts (MW). … Continue reading Saudi Arabia advances its solar ambitions by prequalifying 23 major companies for 3.7GW photovoltaic projects
Continue readingWind power and solar energy, the energy future of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has been taking significant steps to diversify its energy market and prepare for a future less dependent on fossil fuels. As the global demand for renewable energy sources grows and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions becomes more urgent, the Kingdom has been making strategic investments in … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy, the energy future of Saudi Arabia
Continue reading
Vestas plans to open 400 MW wind power plant in Saudi Arabia
Vestas Wind Systems, the world’s largest wind turbine maker, plans to inaugurate one of the largest wind energy plants in Saudi Arabia in the next few months and is setting up a regional HQ in the kingdom as more projects will be sought in the Middle East, CEO Henrik Andersen said Oct. 27.The Dumat Al … Continue reading Vestas plans to open 400 MW wind power plant in Saudi Arabia
Continue readingSaudi Arabia’s first wind farm begins electricity production
Dumat al-Jandal, the region’s largest wind farm, has been connected to the grid and began producing carbon-free electricity.Dumat al-Jandal is the region’s largest wind farm, and is made up of 99 wind turbines, each with the capacity to generate electricity for up to 70,000 homes in the kingdom, Saudi Arabia-based Al Arabiya reported.The 400-megawatt (MW) … Continue reading Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm begins electricity production
Continue readingSaudi Arabia’s wind energy, Concentrated Solar Power and PV could generate up to 750,000 jobs by 2030
The development of Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy sector could lead to the creation of up to 750,000 jobs over the next decade, as the kingdom aims to derive 7 percent of its total electricity production from wind, photovoltaic and thermosolar by 2030. Solar photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power will account for 77 percent of all … Continue reading Saudi Arabia’s wind energy, Concentrated Solar Power and PV could generate up to 750,000 jobs by 2030
Continue readingWind energy in Saudi Arabia, wind turbines arrive for wind farm
Dumat Al Jandal will be Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm and the largest in the Middle East when completed.Dumat Al Jandal utility-scale wind farm in Saudi Arabia has marked a key construction milestone with the arrival of 20 wind turbines at Duba Port. The 400-megawatt, MW wind power project is being developed by a consortium … Continue reading Wind energy in Saudi Arabia, wind turbines arrive for wind farm
Continue reading
Wind energy in Saudi Arabia: Vestas’ wind turbines for a 415 MW wind farm
A consortium formed by EDF Renewables and Masdar has placed a 415 MW wind power order for the Dumat Al Jandal wind farm in the Al Jouf region of Saudi Arabia. The project will be the country’s first utility-scale wind farm, showcasing the increasing competitiveness of wind energy globally. The order is an engineering, procurement … Continue reading Wind energy in Saudi Arabia: Vestas’ wind turbines for a 415 MW wind farm
Continue reading
The EDF Renewables-Masdar consortium awarded a 400 MW wind power project in Saudi Arabia
The consortium consisting of EDF Renewables and Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC), both global leaders in renewable energy, is announcing that it has won the tender for the Dumat Al Jandal wind farm. With an installed capacity of 400-megawatt (MW), it will be Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm and the most powerful in … Continue reading The EDF Renewables-Masdar consortium awarded a 400 MW wind power project in Saudi Arabia
Continue readingSaudi Arabia awards its first wind energy plant
Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry has awarded the $500m Dumat Al Jandal wind power project to a consortium led by France’s EDF Energies Nouvelles and Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, it announced on Thursday. The 400MW project will be Saudi Arabia’s first utility-scale wind farm. A consortium led by France’s EDF Energies Nouvelles and Abu Dhabi’s Masdar won … Continue reading Saudi Arabia awards its first wind energy plant
Continue reading
Saudi Arabia pre-qualifies 25 bidders for 400 MW wind power project
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources’ Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO) has pre-qualified 25 bidders for the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage for its 400 MW wind power project in Dumat Al Jandal in the Kingdom’s Al Jouf region, it said on Tuesday. The qualified companies will proceed to the … Continue reading Saudi Arabia pre-qualifies 25 bidders for 400 MW wind power project
Continue readingSaudi Arabia will award its first tender to build 700 megawatts of solar and wind energy
Saudi Arabia will award its first tender to build 700 megawatts of solar and wind energy in September, with the cost of power forecast to be the lowest in the world, Bloomberg reports. OPEC’s biggest oil producer plans to build 300 megawatts of solar plants in the al-Jouf area in northern Saudi Arabia and 400 … Continue reading Saudi Arabia will award its first tender to build 700 megawatts of solar and wind energy
Continue readingAramco, GE to launch Saudi Arabia’s first wind power project
Aramco will commission its first wind turbine project next month, the first in the kingdom and developed in partnership with GE aiming to support the renewable goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The wind turbine being transported on a twelve vehicle convoy from Dammam to Turai Supplied by GE, the 2.75-120 wind turbine will provide … Continue reading Aramco, GE to launch Saudi Arabia’s first wind power project
Continue readingSaudi Arabia will leave the oil in 2040 for renewable energy
In a business and climate conference on Thursday, Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi ruled out the possibility of reducing reliance on fossil fuels in the short run. In recent times, environmentalists have expressed concerns regarding carbon emissions and are hence urging companies to use more environmental-friendly forms of energy. According to Mr. Naimi, … Continue reading Saudi Arabia will leave the oil in 2040 for renewable energy
Continue reading
