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Is Saudi Arabia a leader in battery energy storage?

Riyadh, Febru, 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.

Will Saudi Arabia develop a storage capacity of 48 gigawatt-hours?

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.

Is Saudi Arabia the 'break-out star' of grid-scale energy storage in 2025?

But other points also caught my eye — in particular, Volta Foundation's crowning of Saudi Arabia as the “break-out star” of grid-scale energy storage in 2025. The world's largest crude oil exporter is now also one of the world's top deployers of massive batteries to help stabilise its electricity system.

How is Saudi Arabia transforming its energy sector?

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.