Onshore wind capacity accounted for 9.5% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded onshore wind capacity of 774GW. This is expected to contribute 13.1% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,618GW. Of the total global onshore wind capacity, 0.05% is in Saudi Arabia. Listed below are the five largest upcoming onshore wind power plants by capacity in Saudi Arabia, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global onshore wind power segment. Buy the latest onshore wind power plant profiles here.
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1. Neom Green Hydrogen Wind Project
The Neom Green Hydrogen Wind Project is a 1,370MW onshore wind power project located in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. It is being developed by Acwa Power. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2026. The project is owned by Acwa Power; Air Products Qudra; Neom. Buy the profile here.
2. Yanbu Wind Power Plant
Yanbu Wind Power Plant is a 850MW onshore wind power project in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Renewable Energy Project Development Office is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2025. The project is currently in announced stage. It is owned by Renewable Energy Project Development Office. Buy the profile here.
3. Yanbu Wind Farm
The 700MW Yanbu Wind Farm is located in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. It is owned by Saudi Power Procurement. The onshore wind project is currently in announced stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2026. Saudi Power Procurement is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Al Ghat Wind Farm
The Al Ghat Wind Farm is a 600MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed by Saudi Power Procurement. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2026. Saudi Power Procurement is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Waad Al-Shamal Wind Farm
The 500MW onshore wind project, Waad Al-Shamal Wind Farm is expected to get commissioned by 2026. It is being developed by Saudi Power Procurement. The project is currently in announced stage. Saudi Power Procurement is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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