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					</table><p>Saudi Arabia has announced the pre-qualification of bidders for its 2,000 MW/8000 MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS) tender under its renewable energy expansion strategy.</p>
<p>The Saudi Power Procurement Company (<a href="https://spb.com.sa/">SPPC</a>) is administering the tender, which encompasses four projects of 500 MW each:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Al-Muwyah BESS ISP</strong>: 500 MW/1000 MWh in Makkah Province</li>
<li><strong>Haden BESS ISP</strong>: 500 MW/1000 MWh in Makkah Province</li>
<li><strong>Al-Khushaybi BESS ISP</strong>: 500 MW/1000 MWh in Qassim Province</li>
<li><strong>Al-Kahafa BESS ISP</strong>: 500 MW/1000 MWh in Hail Province</li>
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<p>The tender garnered significant interest, with SPPC receiving 52 bids. Following an evaluation, 33 companies were pre-qualified and categorized into two roles:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Managing and Technical Category</strong><br />
Notable international and regional players include Masdar, TAQA, ACWA Power Company, Akaysha Energy, China Energy Overseas Investment Company, China Power Engineering Consulting Group International Engineering, China Southern Power Grid International, Cox Energy, Electricité De France, Envision Energy, FRV-X Renewable, International Power, JERA NEX, Jinko Power, Korea Electric Power Corporation, Marubeni Corporation, Pro -Power Investment, Samsung C&amp;T Corporation, SPIC Huanghe Hydropower Development, Total Energies Renewables, and X-ELIO Energy.</li>
<li><strong>Managing-Only Category</strong><br />
Key participants include Al Gihaz Holding Company, Al Jomaih Energy &amp; Water, Alfanar, FAS Energy, GCL Intelligent Energy, Gulf Energy Development, Nesma Renewable Energy, POSCO International, Power Construction Corporation of China, Saudi Electricity Company, Shell Overseas Investment, and Sumitomo Corporation.</li>
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<p>The projects, developed under the build-own-operate model, will involve special purpose vehicles (SPVs) established by the successful bidders. Each SPV will sign a 15-year storage services agreement with SPPC, securing long-term commitments to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration.</p>
<p>This tender is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to transform its energy mix, aiming to derive 50% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030.</p>
<p>SPPC recently <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/saudi-arabia-signs-power-purchase-agreements-for-1-7-gw-solar-projects/">finalized</a> power purchase agreements for three solar photovoltaic projects totaling 1.7 GW as part of its National Renewable Energy Program.</p>
<p>In November 2024, SPCC <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/masdar-consortium-2-gw-solar-project-saudi-arabia">selected</a> a consortium of developers comprising Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), KEPCO, and GD Power Development Company in November to commission the 2 GW Al Sadawi Solar Project in Saudi Arabia.</p>


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					</table><p>The Saudi Power Procurement Company (<a href="https://spb.com.sa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SPPC</a>) has selected a consortium of developers comprising Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (<a href="https://masdar.ae/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Masdar</a>), <a href="https://home.kepco.co.kr/kepco/main.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KEPCO</a>, and <a href="http://www.600795.com.cn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GD Power Development Company</a> to commission the 2 GW Al Sadawi Solar Project in Saudi Arabia.</p>
<p>Scheduled for commercial operation in the second quarter of 2027, the project will deliver clean energy at a levelized cost of electricity of $1.2926/kWh.</p>
<p>Part of Round 5 of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), the Al Sadawi Solar Project is a key milestone in Saudi Arabia&#8217;s renewable energy ambitions.</p>
<p>By the end of 2024, Saudi Arabia is expected to have signed agreements for 25 renewable energy projects, spanning various regions and collectively contributing approximately 23 GW of generation capacity.</p>
<p>Together with the Rumah and Nairyah Thermal Energy Projects, the Al Sadawi Solar Project represents a total investment of around SAR35 billion (~$9.3 billion). These initiatives reflect Saudi Arabia&#8217;s commitment to achieving the goals of Vision 2030.</p>
<p>The NREP is focused on establishing an optimal energy mix, targeting equal contributions from gas and renewable energy for electricity production by 2030. Additionally, the program aims to phase out the use of liquid fuels in the country&#8217;s electricity generation and other sectors, aligning with its broader environmental and economic objectives.</p>
<p>In September, SPPC <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/saudi-arabia-renewable-energy-projects/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids for solar photovoltaic and wind energy projects totaling 4,500 MW under the NREP&#8217;s sixth round.</p>
<p>In July last year, ACWA Power, a Saudi energy company, <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/acwa-finalizes-financing-solar-projects-saudi">secured</a> $2.2 billion for the 2,060 MW Al Shuaibah 1 and 2 solar projects with a 35% equity stake, supporting Saudi Arabia&#8217;s aim to generate 15.1 TWh of renewable energy annually by 2024.</p>
<p>Saudi Sovereign Fund&#8217;s subsidiary Badeel and ACWA Power are <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/saudi-sovereign-fund-subsidiary-acwa-develop-4-55-gw-solar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">investing</a> $3.25 billion to develop 4.55 GW solar projects in the country under NREP.</p>


Masdar-led Consortium Selected to Develop 2 GW Solar Project in Saudi Arabia


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					</table><p>The Saudi Power Procurement Company (<a href="https://spb.com.sa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SPPC</a>), a government-owned entity under Saudi Arabia’s  <a href="https://www.moenergy.gov.sa/en/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ministry of Energy</a>, has released tender documents for the sixth round of the country’s  National Renewable Energy Program (<a href="https://powersaudiarabia.com.sa/web/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NREP</a>).</p>
<p>The program is led and supervised by the Ministry of Energy.</p>
<p>The latest round has invited bids for solar photovoltaic and wind energy projects with a combined capacity of 4,500 MW.</p>
<p>Round 6 comprises the following projects:</p>
<ul>
<li>1,500 MW Dawadmi Wind IPP in Riyadh province</li>
<li>1,400 MW Najran Solar PV IPP in Najran province</li>
<li>600 MW Samtah Solar PV IPP in Jizan province</li>
<li>600 MW Ad Darb Solar PV IPP in Jizan province</li>
<li>400 MW As Sufun Solar PV IPP in Hail province</li>
</ul>
<p>SPPC has invited interested companies and consortia to participate in the competitive bidding process for these projects.</p>
<p>Essential details related to the bid, such as tender fees, Earnest Money Deposit, and Performance Bank Guarantee, have not been specified.</p>
<p>These projects are part of the NREP initiative, which aims to achieve an optimal energy mix and supply 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.</p>
<p>SPPC handles the pre-development, tendering, and eventual energy procurement from these projects.</p>
<p>So far, SPPC has allocated more than 19 GW of renewable energy capacity under the NREP program.</p>
<p>Last year, SPCC issued a request for qualification for the fifth round of solar projects with a total capacity of 3,700 MW under NREP.</p>
<p>In July, ACWA Power, a Saudi energy company, <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/acwa-finalizes-financing-solar-projects-saudi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">secured</a> $2.2 billion for the 2,060 MW Al Shuaibah 1 and 2 solar projects with a 35% equity stake, supporting Saudi Arabia’s aim to generate 15.1 TWh of renewable energy annually by 2024.</p>
<p>Saudi Sovereign Fund’s subsidiary Badeel and ACWA Power are <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/saudi-sovereign-fund-subsidiary-acwa-develop-4-55-gw-solar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">investing</a> $3.25 billion to develop 4.55 GW solar projects in the country under NREP.</p>


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