Saudi Arabia has officially launched the seventh round of its National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), which includes six solar and wind projects with a total capacity of 5.3 gigawatts (GW), further advancing the country’s transition toward clean energy.

According to reports, the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) issued a request for qualification (RFQ) on Monday. The bidding includes four solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants and two wind farms. The solar projects consist of the 600 MW Mawqaq plant, the 600 MW Tathleeth plant, the 500 MW South Al-Ula plant, and the 1,400 MW Tabrjal 2 plant. The wind power projects include the 1,300 MW Bilghah wind farm and the 900 MW Shagran wind farm. Each project will be developed in line with regional resource advantages.

The core objective of this bidding round is to increase the share of renewable energy in Saudi Arabia’s power mix, reduce reliance on liquid fuels in power generation, and achieve diversified and sustainable energy supply. Saudi Arabia’s solar industry has shown rapid expansion in recent years. As of July 2025, SPPC had tendered projects totaling 43.2 GW, signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 38.7 GW, and successfully integrated 10.2 GW into the grid. In July 2025 alone, a consortium led by Saudi Riyadh-based ACWA Power signed PPAs for seven solar and wind projects with a total capacity of 15 GW. Subsequently, in August, three large-scale solar projects obtained commercial operation certificates, adding 2.79 GW of solar capacity to the grid and significantly boosting local clean energy supply.

Looking ahead, Saudi Arabia has set clear targets for renewable energy development: by the end of 2025, grid-connected renewable energy capacity is expected to reach 12.7 GW, and by the end of 2026, this figure is projected to increase to 20 GW. These efforts will continue to drive the country’s energy transition and contribute significantly to global renewable energy development.