Saudi Arabia’s utility solar market is growing rapidly at a CAGR of approximately 18% driven by the Vision 2030 initiative and ambitious renewable energy targets. Key drivers include high solar irradiance, falling technology costs, and government-backed mega solar projects like Sakaka and Sudair. Restraints include regulatory complexities and reliance on fossil fuel subsidies. Opportunities lie in solar-plus-storage, green hydrogen production, and export potential through regional grids. Trends show increasing private sector involvement and integration of digital technologies for plant optimization. The kingdom’s push to diversify energy sources is accelerating utility-scale solar adoption.
TABLE - Saudi Arabia Utility Solar Projects Market Size & Forecast By Technology 2021-2033
Technology | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Photovoltaic (PV) Systems | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - Saudi Arabia Utility Solar Projects Market Size & Forecast By Ownership 2021-2033
Ownership | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Independent Power Producers (IPPs) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Utility-Owned Projects | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - Saudi Arabia Utility Solar Projects Market Size & Forecast By Application 2021-2033
Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Grid-Connected Centralized Plants | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Off-Grid Utility Clusters | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis