Saudi Arabia awards 10,000MWh Battery Energy Storage System
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) awards the contracts for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) having Combined Capacity of 2,500 MW/10,000 MWh, across Saudi Arabia.
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.
According to Saudi Arabia's plans, the installed capacity of energy storage will show a rapid growth trend. In the short term, Saudi Arabia plans to have 8GWh of energy storage projects in operation by 2025, and this figure will increase to 22GWh by 2026.
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.
Riyadh, the Kingdom's capital, is undergoing rapid urbanization, with projects like the Riyadh Metro and King Abdullah Financial District driving energy demand. In January 2025, Saudi Arabia connected its largest BESS, a 2 GWh system, to the grid, significantly enhancing Riyadh's energy infrastructure.
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