Solar PV capacity accounted for 11.0% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData. Of the total global solar PV capacity, 0.05% 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.

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. Acwa Power Renewable Energy; Al Gihaz Holding own the project. Buy the profile here.

2. Haradh Solar PV Park

The 30MW Haradh Solar PV Park solar PV power project is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Engie has developed the project. It was commissioned in 2021. Buy the profile here.

3. Al Kharj Solar PV Park

The Al Kharj Solar PV Park is a 15MW solar PV project. It was commissioned in 2019. It is located in Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Buy the profile here.

4. Saudi Aramco North Park Project

The Saudi Aramco North Park Project solar PV project with a capacity of 10.50MW came online in 2012. The project was developed by BELECTRIC; Sun & Life. Saudi Arabian Oil have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Buy the profile here.

5. King Abdulaziz International Airport Solar PV Park

The King Abdulaziz International Airport Solar PV Park has been operating since 2013. The 5.40MW solar PV project is located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Buy the profile here.

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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Plants database, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide.