Saudi Arabia Seeks 3.7GW of Solar Projects

• Saudi Arabia is inviting developers to take part in its ambitious NREP 5 round, which aims to add 7.2 GW of solar capacity across 4 regions. The largest project, Al Sadawi, offers 2 GW capacity in the Eastern Province. Don't miss your chance to join this initiative and help shape the renewable energy future of the country.

Saudi Arabia is seeking to add 7.2 GW of solar capacity through NREP's fifth round and is inviting developers to participate in the process. The country is aiming to build projects with a total capacity of 3.7 GW, located in four different regions. The largest project in the round is Al Sadawi with a capacity of 2 GW and located in the Eastern Province. Two other projects of 400 MW and 300 MW are planned in Al Madinah region and Makkah region, respectively, while the remaining 1 GW is expected to be installed in the Hail region. The country recently signed offtake deals with developers for two projects -- Al Henakiyah and Tabarjal -- and is now moving forward with NREP's fifth round.

What is Saudi Arabia's NREP Round 5?

• The fifth round of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) of Saudi Arabia is an initiative to add 7.2 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity.
• The Government of Saudi Arabia is inviting developers to participate in building projects with a total capacity of 3.7 GW.
• Al Sadawi is the largest project in the round with a capacity of 2 GW located in the Eastern Province.
• Two other projects of 400 MW and 300 MW are planned in Al Madinah region and Makkah region, respectively.
• The remaining 1 GW is expected to be installed in the Hail region.
• The country recently signed offtake deals with developers for two projects -- Al Henakiyah and Tabarjal.
• Project developers are promised long-term power purchase agreements with competitive rates.
• The NREP is part of the Kingdom’s larger goal to generate 50 percent of its electricity needs from renewable energy sources by 2030.