Sakaka Solar Power Plant

Sakaka Solar Power Plant is a testament to the potential of renewable energy to power our lives in a sustainable, cost-effective way.

Inaugurated in 2021, the Sakaka Solar Power Plant in Al Jouf is the first of its kind under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Renewable Energy Initiative, led by the Ministry of Energy. Using state-of-the-art photovoltaic technology, the Plant generates electricity from the sun's rays and is made up of over 1.2 million solar panels arranged across 6 km² of land.

The Sakaka Solar Power Plant is also setting records in the solar industry. It has achieved a levelized cost of energy, coming in at just $0.023 per kWh. And with Saudi Arabia's unique geographical and climatic advantages, using renewable energy sources like this one is an economically attractive option for the Kingdom.

Explore how Vision 2030 is making progress in diversifying Saudi Arabia's energy mix and achieving its goal of reducing dependence on oil.

Environment & Nature

Figures

530,000 ton

reduction in carbon emissions annually

$292+ million

invested in the Plant

300 MW

production capacity

930+ GWh

of electrical power expected to be generated annually

55,000

homes powered

97%

of the team are Saudi nationals

90%

of the Saudi nationals are from Al Jouf

1.2 millions

of solar panels used

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About the Project