Saudi Arabia solar tender for 1.9 GW solar-PV launched
Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has launched Round 8 of Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Program, seeking developers for 1.9 GW of solar-PV capacity across two independent power projects. The projects include a 1 GW facility in Asir province and a 900 MW project in Riyadh province.
The 1 GW project, referred to as EAM, will be located about 120 km southeast of Tathleeth. The TMR project, which is 900 MW, is situated approximately 170 km north of Riyadh.
Both projects fall under a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model, which requires developers to manage construction, ownership, and operation. SPPC has set a deadline of November 22, 2026, for applications for prequalification.
This tender is part of a wider initiative that also encompasses a 1.3 GW wind project, bringing the total renewable capacity under this round to 3.2 GW. The move is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s strategy to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Sources related to Saudi Arabia solar tender
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- Stepchange News — 2026-11-12
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- Renewables news: Saudi Power Procurement launches 3.2 GW tender
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