Saudi Arabia Launches RFQ For 3,200 MW Solar And Wind Projects Under NREP Round 8

Saudi Power Procurement Company (Principal Buyer) has released a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for the eighth round of solar and wind energy projects under the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), with a combined planned capacity of 3,200 MW. The programme is led and supervised by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy as part of the country’s efforts to expand renewable energy generation.

The eighth round includes two solar photovoltaic (PV) projects with a combined capacity of 1,900 MW and one wind power project with a capacity of 1,300 MW. The solar projects comprise the 900 MW Tumair Solar PV Independent Power Producer (IPP) project in the Riyadh Region and the 1,000 MW East Al-Amoah Solar PV IPP project in the Aseer Region.

The wind component includes the 1,300 MW Al-Mozeraah Wind IPP project, located in the Makkah Region. Together, these three projects will add 3,200 MW of planned renewable energy capacity to Saudi Arabia’s project development pipeline.

The release of the RFQ marks another step in the implementation of the National Renewable Energy Program, which aims to increase the contribution of renewable energy sources and energy storage systems to the country’s overall energy mix. The programme targets approximately 50% of installed power generation capacity from renewable energy and storage by 2030, subject to the growth in electricity demand.

Saudi Power Procurement Company plays a central role in developing and procuring new power generation capacity under the programme. Its responsibilities include conducting predevelopment studies, managing project tendering processes, and signing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Storage Services Agreements with selected project developers.

The eighth round reflects Saudi Arabia’s continued efforts to accelerate solar and wind energy development through large-scale independent power projects. The 3,200 MW procurement round is expected to support the country’s long-term energy transition objectives while strengthening the role of renewable energy in its future electricity supply.