Saudi Arabia embarks on utility-scale renewable energy projects

Saudi Arabia is seeking bids for its first utility-scale renewable energy projects, following the launch of the round one request for proposal (RFP) stage by the country’s Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Khalid Al Falih. The RFP is now live on a 300 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Sakaka, with the RFP for a 400 MW wind project due to be released in weeks. The announcement was made at the inaugural Saudi Arabia Renewable Energy Investment Forum. Details regarding round two of the National Renewable Energy Program were also revealed which will have a total capacity of 1 020 MW, featuring a 400 MW wind farm in Doumat Al Jandal, together with 620 MW of solar PV projects across various sites.