Solar PV capacity accounted for 16.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded solar PV capacity of 1,496GW. This is expected to contribute 33.7% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 4,822GW. Of the total global solar PV capacity, 0.16% is in Saudi Arabia. Listed below are the five largest active solar PV 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 solar PV power segment. Buy the latest solar PV plant profiles here.
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1. Sakaka Solar PV Park
The Sakaka Solar PV Park is a 405MW solar PV power project located in Al Jawf, Saudi Arabia. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2020. The project was developed by Acwa Power. Al Gihaz Holding; Acwa Power Renewable Energy own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Rabigh Solar PV Park
The 400MW Rabigh Solar PV Park solar PV power project is located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Marubeni; Aljomaih Energy & Water has developed the project. It was commissioned in 2023. The project is owned by Marubeni; Aljomaih Energy & Water. Buy the profile here.
3. Jubail 3A IWP Solar PV Park
The Jubail 3A IWP Solar PV Park is a 45.75MW solar PV project. Acwa Power owns the project. It was commissioned in 2023. The project was developed by Acwa Power. It is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Buy the profile here.
4. Haradh Solar PV Park
The Haradh Solar PV Park solar PV project with a capacity of 30MW came online in 2021. The project was developed by Engie. It is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Buy the profile here.
5. Al Kharj Solar PV Park
The Al Kharj Solar PV Park has been operating since 2019. The 15MW solar PV project is located in Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Buy the profile here.
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