Saudi Arabia’s Solar Revolution: Achieving 50% Renewable Energy By 2030 With 40 GW Of Solar Power

Published: Feb 8, 2025 09:46

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Saudi Arabia has been making remarkable strides in renewable energy, with a significant focus on solar power as part of its Vision 2030 initiative.

Saudi Arabia has been making remarkable strides in renewable energy, with a significant focus on solar power as part of its Vision 2030 initiative. The Kingdom aims to generate 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by the end of the decade, with solar energy leading the charge. This commitment is backed by a massive investment of 705 billion riyals (approximately 188 billion US dollars), ensuring rapid growth in the sector.

In 2023, Saudi Arabia took a major leap in solar energy production with several large-scale projects. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) initiated the qualification process for four groundbreaking solar projects with a combined capacity of 3,700 MW. These projects include the Al-Sadawi Project in the Eastern Province (2,000 MW), the Al-Massaa Project in the Hail region (1,000 MW), the Al-Hanakiya Project in Medina (400 MW), and the Rabigh Project in Makkah (300 MW). These initiatives will significantly reduce carbon emissions, equivalent to removing 80,000 cars from the roads annually.

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