The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has completed the grid connection of its landmark energy storage system project, with a nameplate capacity of 7.8 GWh. Once fully operational, it will become the world’s largest battery energy storage system, representing a major step forward for renewable energy development in the Middle East. The project is spread across three sites in the southwestern regions of Saudi Arabia: Najran, Khamis Mushait, and Madaya. Sungrow, the equipment provider, played a key role in the project by manufacturing over 1,500 PowerTitan 2.0 systems in just 58 days and delivering the full project within a challenging timeline.
The PowerTitan 2.0 system features an all-in-one AC-DC block design that integrates embedded power conversion systems, pre-assembled battery containers, medium voltage transformers, and RMUs, along with comprehensive factory testing. This integrated configuration reduces onsite installation time significantly. To support the project, Sungrow deployed a dedicated local service team in Saudi Arabia to assist with installation, commissioning, and grid connection.
With a capacity of 7.8 GWh, this project marks the beginning of large-scale energy storage deployment in the Middle East. Its annual charging and discharging capacity is expected to reach 2.2 billion kWh, enough to meet the electricity needs of approximately 400,000 households in Saudi Arabia. The project aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and contributes to the global transition to clean and sustainable energy, demonstrating the country’s commitment to advancing renewable energy infrastructure and large-scale energy storage solutions.
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