Saudi Arabia

Aramco, CNBM Join Forces for Green Manufacturing in Saudi Arabia
Aramco partners with CNBM to revolutionize Saudi manufacturing, focusing on sustainable solutions like wind turbine blades and hydrogen tanks—paving the way for a greener future!
Sep 26, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Saudi Arabia, Asia, CNBM, aramco
Saudi Arabia Unveils 4.5 GW Renewable Energy Tender
Saudi Arabia accelerates its green revolution, launching a tender for 4.5 GW of solar and wind projects, aiming for 50% renewable energy by 2030. Bright future ahead!
Sep 25, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Saudi Arabia, tender, Asia
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Discuss 2 GW PV Initiative
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia team up for a groundbreaking solar power plant to fuel Aluminium Bahrain’s growth amidst rising energy costs and strict environmental regulations.
Aug 30, 2024 // Plants, Saudi Arabia, Asia, Bahrain
Saudi Arabia Launches World's Largest Solar Microgrid Project
Discover Saudi Arabia's groundbreaking solar-storage microgrid, powering the stunning Red Sea Project—an eco-friendly paradise with 50 hotels, all fueled by clean energy by 2030!
Aug 21, 2024 // Grids, Saudi Arabia, Asia, PV Power Plant
GameChange, JZNEE to Build 3-GW Solar Tracker Factory
GameChange Solar partners with JZNEE to establish 3-GW solar tracker factory in Saudi Arabia, with plans to expand to 5 GW. Growing global renewable energy presence in the Middle East.
Apr 26, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Saudi Arabia, Asia, Solar Tracker, GameChange, JZNEE
Revolutionary Perovskite Solar Cell Achieves 31.31% Efficiency
Breakthrough perovskite solar cell with 31.31% efficiency using unique Ca3NI3 material offers promising future for high-performance, durable solar devices.
Mar 27, 2024 // Technology, USA, Saudi Arabia, China, Bangladesh, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, North America, Pakistan, efficiency, Nepal
ACWA Power Secures $2.3B for Saudi Solar Projects
ACWA Power secures $2.3 billion for 4.55 GW solar projects in Saudi Arabia, with major banks backing the initiative. Leading the way in renewable energy development.
Feb 19, 2024 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Saudi Arabia, Asia, ACWA Power, PV Power Plant
Revolutionizing Solar Energy: Saudi Arabia and Beyond
Scientists at KAUST have published a roadmap for perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, combining efficiency and stability for affordable clean energy. Paving the way for a $10 billion market.
Jan 12, 2024 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, KAUST
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.
Nov 13, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Saudi Arabia, Asia, PV Power Plant
Acwa Power to Enter China in 2021: CEO
Acwa Power Co. is expanding to China and other Asian markets in 2022, focusing on desalinization, power plants and renewable energy. The move is part of the company's global expansion and carbon emission neutralization plans. CEO Marco Piero Arcelli, appointed in 2021, is driving the firm's ambitions to also build partnerships and establish operations in Europe and Saudi Arabia.
Sep 5, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Saudi Arabia, China, Asia, ACWA Power
GCL Tech Eyes Saudi Arabia for 1st Foreign Plant
GCL Technology Holdings Ltd. is in advanced talks to build its first foreign plant in Saudi Arabia. The plant will produce 120,000 tons of polysilicon a year and could start operations as early as 2025. Lower solar prices have increased demand in China and around the world, making this expansion into new markets possible. GCL is considering opportunities in Mexico and Australia as well.
Sep 5, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Saudi Arabia, China, Asia, GCL Technology Holdings
ACWA: 2.6GW Saudi Solar Farms Financed
ACWA Power has reached financial close on two solar projects in Saudi Arabia with a combined capacity of 2.6GW. Investment totals US$2.37bn and commercial operations will begin in 2025, providing clean renewable energy as part of Saudi's National Renewable Energy Program.
Aug 21, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Saudi Arabia, Asia, ACWA Power, PV Power Plant
Israel, Saudi Forge Solar Alliance in Rare Pact
SolarEdge Technologies and Ajlan & Bros join forces to develop renewable energy in Riyadh for Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan, a US-backed effort to diversify the economy from oil and attract investments. This groundbreaking collaboration may be the start of improved relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Aug 1, 2023 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, Asia, SolarEdge, Israel
$2.2B Financed for Saudi's Largest Solar Project
Financing for Al-Shuaibah 1 & 2 solar projects secured by ACWA Power at SR8.3 billion. Investment to power 350,000 homes in Saudi Arabia to support Vision 2030 energy goals. Consortium of local, regional, international banks to provide SR6.1 billion in senior debt & SR4.4 billion US-dollar commercial facility. Project to begin commercial operations by Q4 2025.
Jul 17, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Saudi Arabia, Asia, ACWA Power, PV Power Plant, Solar Project
NEOM's Vision for Renewable Energy: Assystem to Survey 7 Saudi Solar Sites
Assystem has been appointed by NEOM to conduct pre-development studies for seven potential solar photovoltaic parks in Saudi Arabia, potentially producing 20GW of energy across 420 square kilometers. Assystem will provide site assessment, environmental impact, permitting reports and more for this renewable energy project.
Jun 28, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Saudi Arabia, Asia, PV Power Plant, Neom, ENOWA