en.Wedoany.com Reported - Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) recently announced the initiation of prequalification for the second batch of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in the country. This batch has a total capacity of 3000 MW and an energy storage capacity of 12,000 MWh, aiming to enhance grid stability and support the clean energy transition.

The second batch includes six independent stations distributed across Qassim, Mecca, Medina, and the Eastern Province. Each project is planned with a capacity of 500 MW and a four-hour energy storage capability. All projects will adopt a "Build-Own-Operate" model, where developers will fully own the facilities and sign long-term energy storage service agreements with SPPC.

The primary goal of these battery storage projects is to improve the reliability of the national grid in response to the fluctuations of renewable energy generation such as solar and wind power. The storage systems can store electricity during generation peaks and release it when demand increases, ensuring a stable power supply. This initiative is part of the National Renewable Energy Program, supporting Saudi Vision 2030's target of achieving approximately 50% renewable energy in the energy mix.

SPPC stated that it will announce additional solar and wind power projects in the future to meet energy demands. Through the deployment of battery storage technology, Saudi Arabia is making progress in modernizing its energy infrastructure while laying the foundation for long-term sustainability.

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