Expected ROI of business energy storage project in Saudi Arabia 2026

How many GWh of energy storage will Saudi Arabia have by 2025?

Projections indicate that Saudi Arabia aims to operate 8 GWh of energy storage projects by 2025 and 22 GWh by 2026, positioning the nation as the third-largest global market for energy storage, following China and the United States.

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.

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.

How many GW of renewable power will the UAE and Saudi Arabia have?

The UAE and Saudi Arabia have already deployed 9 GW and aim to reach 144 GW of renewable power capacity by 2030. Large-scale power plants recently connected to the grid enjoy incredibly low LCOEs below 2 USD cents.

What is SEC doing with BYD energy storage?

In a strategic move to further bolster its energy storage capabilities, SEC has entered into agreements with BYD Energy Storage for additional projects totaling 12.5 GWh. Combined with the existing 2.6 GWh project, this collaboration amounts to a substantial 15.1 GWh of energy storage capacity.

Who is acquiring a Bess project in Saudi Arabia?

Most of the projects are expected to be procured by government-owned public entities, such as SPPC, SEC, EWEC and ENOWA (NEOM). The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) awarded a 7.8 GWh BESS contract to Al Gihaz (using a Sungrow BESS) in Q2 2024 with commissioning expected in 2025.