Saudi SPPC launches 3.1GW solar photovoltaic tender

The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) recently announced the launch of the seventh round of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) and issued prequalification (RFQ) notices for four projects totaling 3.1 GW of solar capacity. These include a 1.4 GW (AC) power plant near Hima in Juv Governorate, a 600 MW (AC) plant planned for Bissa in Asir Governorate, a 500 MW (AC) project in Madina Governorate, and a 600 MW (AC) project near Mawqaq in Khaire Governorate.

The winning developers are required to develop and operate the plants under a build-own-operate (BOO) model. The prequalification deadline is September 29.

In September 2024, the SPPC launched a tender round allocating 3 GW of solar capacity to four projects. These include a 1.4 GW power plant near Hima in Najlan Province, a 600 MW plant near Ad Darb in Jizan Province, a 600 MW project in Jizan Province, and a 400 MW project near Al Sufun in Khairi Province.

In October 2024, the SPPC announced the winners of its fifth round of projects, totaling 3.7 GW across four projects: the 2 GW Al Sadawi power plant in the eastern region, the 1 GW Al Masa'a project in Hail in the north, the 400 MW Al Henakiyah 2 power plant west of Medina, and the 300 MW Rabigh 2 power plant west of Makkah.