The Desert Blooms: 2.1 GW World’s Largest Stand-alone PV Plant in Arabia
Model Type:
240 Units of SG8800UD-MV-20, 9600 Units of PVS-18MH
Capacity:
2.1 GW
COD Time:
2024.11
The Background of Our Story
As global energy trends move towards renewables, even oil-reliant nations such as Saudi Arabia have made strides towards a sustainable future. As a key initiative under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the Al Shuaibah Solar Park is the world's largest standalone PV plant, with a capacity of 2.1 GW. It is a project whose scale is only matched by its ambition, as well as the challenge it poses.
A Vast Obstacle: Nature Itself
For the Al Shuaibah project to be successful, it has to weather the harsh conditions of the desert itself. Located 80km south of Jedah, the site faces temperaturs of up to 50°C, frequent sandstorms, and sparse infrastructure. These factors make construction, grid connection, and long term operations and maintenance complicated.
A Gleaming Jewel in an Ocean of Sand
Now completed, the Al Shuaibah Solar Park is the world’s largest stand-alone PV plant. Generating 282.2 billion kWh and reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 245 million tons. The equivalent of planting 545 million trees. It’s more than just a power plant however, it’s a beacon for the future. As part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the Belt and Road initiative, it will drive sustainable growth, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports energy diversification.
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