Saudi''s 22 GWh Energy Storage Vision by 2026
Saudi Battery Storage Market is projected to hit $1.69B by 2030, growing at 35.9% CAGR. Saudi aims for 48 GWh storage capacity by 2030.
Riyadh, February 14, 2025, SPA -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a leading position among the top ten global markets in the field of battery energy storage, coinciding with the launch of the Bisha Project, which has a capacity of 2000 MWh and is one of the largest energy storage projects in the Middle East and Africa.
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.
Under the National Renewable Energy Program, which is overseen by the Ministry of Energy, Saudi Arabia aims to develop a total storage capacity of 48 gigawatt-hours by 2030. To date, projects totaling 26 gigawatt-hours have been tendered and are currently in various phases of development.
The goals outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative are aligned with this ambitious energy production strategy. The Kingdom plans to operate 8 GWh of energy storage projects by 2025, expanding this to 22 GWh by 2026, which would place it as the third-largest global market for energy storage, following China and the United States.
Saudi Arabia's energy sector is undergoing a comprehensive transformation, reinforcing its leadership position in the production and export of a variety of energy forms. By the end of 2024, it is projected that the total capacity of renewable energy projects across all stages of development will reach 44.1 GW.
This facility stands as one of the largest energy storage projects in the Middle East and Africa. The Bisha BESS, owned by Saudi Electric Company, comprises 122 prefabricated storage units designed and supplied by China's BYD.

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