ACWA Power begins commercial operations at 3 solar plants in Saudi Arabia

ACWA Power Begins Commercial Operations at Three Solar Plants in Saudi Arabia

ACWA Power has officially started commercial operations at three solar power plants in Saudi Arabia, with a combined capacity of 2.79 gigawatts (GW). These projects align with the kingdom’s strategy to diversify energy sources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Project Details

Al Kahfah PV (Hail region): 1,425 MW capacity.
Al-Rass 2 PV (Qassim region): 1,000 MW, first phase now operational.
SAAD 2 PV (Riyadh region): final phase of 365.7 MW now in commercial operation.

ACWA Power holds a 50.1% majority stake in these projects, reinforcing its leadership in Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy sector.

Strategic Context

These developments contribute to Saudi Arabia’s goal of producing 58.7 GW of renewable energy by 2030, with 40 GW coming from solar photovoltaic power. The broader aim is to reduce carbon emissions and diversify the country’s energy mix.

ACWA Power continues to play a key role in advancing clean energy in the kingdom, with additional projects already underway.