Solar PV Analysis of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
So far, we have conducted calculations to evaluate the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential in 26 locations across Saudi Arabia. This analysis provides insights into each city/location''s potential
In September 2021, the LCOE of rooftop PV systems in Saudi Arabia ranged from 0.05 to 0.08 $/kWh. By 2020, the installed solar PV capacity in Saudi Arabia had grown to 5.6 GW, with distributed solar PV systems, including rooftops, accounting for 2.6 GW of this total capacity.
The current state of distributed PV systems in Saudi Arabia In 2021, homes powered by solar energy constituted approximately 2.02 % of all residential properties in Saudi Arabia. The Riyadh region led with the highest proportion of solar energy adoption at approximately 3.34 %, followed by Makkah at 2.52 % and the Eastern Province at 0.98 %.
By 2020, the installed solar PV capacity in Saudi Arabia had grown to 5.6 GW, with distributed solar PV systems, including rooftops, accounting for 2.6 GW of this total capacity. This marks a substantial increase from the mere 25 MW of installed solar capacity back in 2014 .
Supportive policies, streamlined permitting, and long-term power purchase agreements are attracting both local and international investors. Saudi Arabia's abundant sunlight, particularly in regions such as the Empty Quarter, gives it a strategic edge in solar power generation.
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