Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has officially commenced commercial operations at three major solar power plants, marking another milestone in the Kingdom’s clean energy transformation. Together, the projects bring 2.79 gigawatts of solar capacity online, reinforcing the country’s ambitious renewable energy targets.
The largest of the projects, the Al Kahfah solar IPP in the Hail region, contributes 1,425 MW, while the Al-Rass 2 solar PV plant in Qassim adds 1,000 MW. A further 365.7 MW has now been activated at the SAAD 2 PV project in Riyadh, completing its full 1,125 MW capacity. ACWA Power owns a 50.1 percent stake across all three projects.
These plants will feed directly into Saudi Arabia’s national grid, helping achieve the National Renewable Energy Program’s target of generating 58.7 GW of renewables by 2030—with 40 GW expected from solar PV, alongside 16 GW from wind and 2.7 GW from concentrated solar power.
For ACWA Power, the operational milestone is expected to positively impact financial performance in the second half of 2025. Beyond the immediate returns, however, the projects represent Saudi Arabia’s steady pivot away from fossil fuels, driven by Vision 2030’s emphasis on sustainability and energy diversification.
The company is also pursuing further large-scale projects. In July, ACWA Power and its partners signed agreements worth SR31 billion ($8.3 billion) to develop seven solar and wind projects with a combined capacity of 15,000 MW. These include the 3,000 MW Bisha Project in Asir, the 3,000 MW Humaij Project in Madinah, and the 2,000 MW Khulis Project in Makkah, alongside multiple wind farms in Riyadh.
As Saudi Arabia scales its renewable footprint, opportunities are rapidly emerging across solar, wind, storage, and grid infrastructure. For businesses and investors interested in joining this green energy shift, Haris Consultancy can provide the insights and strategies needed to navigate Saudi Arabia’s evolving renewable energy landscape.
