Saudi Arabia 50kw energy storage solution

Can battery energy storage systems power Saudi Arabia's giga-projects?

At the heart of these projects lies a critical technology: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This case study explores how BESS is powering Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects, ensuring energy reliability, sustainability, and scalability.

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.

Does Saudi Arabia use lithium-ion batteries?

Saudi Arabia’s BESS deployments primarily use lithium-ion batteries, which account for 80% of the Kingdom’s 300 MWh installed capacity in 2023. These systems are designed to: Store Energy: Capture excess renewable energy during peak production. Discharge on Demand: Release stored energy during high demand or low renewable generation.

Does Saudi Arabia have a power grid?

In January 2025, Saudi Arabia connected its largest BESS, a 2 GWh system, to the grid, significantly enhancing Riyadh’s energy infrastructure. Grid-Scale Deployment: The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) awarded contracts for 2,500 MW/10,000 MWh of BESS capacity, with a significant portion allocated to Riyadh.