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08 July 2025

Round 2: Category B: 200MW Qurrayat Solar IPP: It is understood that the construction works are ongoing on the project.

25 May 2025

Al-Khashibi Solar PV Power Plant IPP 1500 MW: The contractor has signed an agreement with Jinko Solar and Neway Energy to install locally manufactured PV panels for the project.

03 April 2025

Haden Solar PV Power Plant IPP 2000 MW: Construction works have been commenced on the project.

15 October 2024

Haden Solar PV Power Plant IPP 2000 MW; Al-Khashibi Solar PV Power Plant IPP 1500 MW: Jinko Power has been appointed as the supply contractor on the project.

24 July 2024

Renewable Energy Program Round IV: Yanbu wind IPP 700MW: The main contract tender is expected to be awarded by the end of 2024

15 April 2024

20MW Rafha and 50MW Madinah Solar IPP: The project is still on hold.

31 January 2024

20MW Rafha and 50MW Madinah Solar IPP: The project is still on hold.

01 October 2023

Construction works are ongoing on the Renewable Energy Program Round II: Shuaibah Solar IPP 600MW and 200MW Qurrayat Solar IPP project.

14 August 2023

Renewable Energy Program: Round 2: 600 MW Shuaibah Solar IPP : Construction works are progressing on the project. Renewable Energy Program: Round 2: 200MW Qurrayat Solar IPP : Construction works have commenced on the project.

20 July 2023

As-Sadawi Solar Power Plant: The project is in the initial stage of development.

12 April 2023

Round 2: 20MW Rafha Solar IPP: The project continues to be on hold.

27 January 2023

Renewable Energy Program: Round 2: 300 MW Jeddah Solar IPP: Finishing works are progressing on the project. (Source: MEED)

01 December 2022

Renewable Energy Program: Round 2: 300 MW Jeddah Solar IPP: Longi signs an agreement with L&T to provide 1292MW Solar PV modules.

30 September 2022

Renewable Energy Program: Round 4: The RFQ has been issued with submission due on October 20, 2022.

10 August 2022

The construction works for Renewable Energy Program: Round 2: 300 MW Jeddah Power Plant have progressed up to 80 percent and are expected to be completed by December 2022.

06 April 2022

SEPCO III has been appointed as the EPC Contractor on Round 3: 700 MW Ar Rass Power Plant Project.

03 March 2022

Jinko Power has been appointed as the developer on 300MW Saad Power Plant. The official agreement is yet to be signed. (Source: MEED)

01 November 2021

The 400MW Wind Power Plant at Dumat al-Jandal is expected to complete and be operational soon.

21 September 2021

The main contract bids are under evaluation for Round 3 and is expected to be awarded by October 2021.

18 August 2021

Client has received bids from financial services firms for Transaction Advisory contracts for Round 5.

27 June 2021

The main contract bids are under evaluation for Wadi Al Dawaser 120MW Power Plant and 80MW Layla Power Plant.

12 May 2021

The bid submission deadline has been extended till June 3, 2021 for Round 3: Category B.

04 May 2021

Client has received main contract bids for category A Layla and Wadi Al Dawaser Power Plant from the following consortiums: * ACWA Power * Total Solar, France and Al-Blagha Holding Group * Alfanar. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation has been appointed as the Lead and Financial Adviser, DLA Piper Middle East LLP as Legal Adviser and Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG as the technical adviser for the project.

13 April 2021

Client has signed the power purchase agreement (PPA) with the consortium of Al Blagha Holding Company, Alfanar Company and Desert Technologies for the development of 50 MW Madinah Power Plant and 20 MW Rafha Power Plant and with the consortium of ACWA Power, Al-Babtain Holding Investment Company and Gulf Investment Corporation for the 600 MW Alfaisalia Power Plant.

11 April 2021

Official agreement has been signed and the construction work is set to commence on Renewable Energy Program Round II: Jeddah Power Plant 300 MW.

04 April 2021

The financial agreement has been signed on the 300 MW Rabigh Power Plant project. Japan Bank for International Cooperation (Jbic) will provide USD$78m financing; Japan’s Mizuho Bank and local Al-Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation are co-financing the rest, with Al-Rajhi planning to provide funds based on Islamic finance.

18 March 2021

Construction works are ongoing on 400MW Wind Power Plant at Dumat al-Jandal.

01 December 2020

Sakaka Power Plant was made operational in the second quarter of 2020 and appointed Diaa Sakaka Operation and Maintenance Company, an affiliate of NOMAC as Operator and O&M contractor.

21 September 2020

The bid submission deadline has been extended to December 16, 2020, for the projects under Category A and December 9, 2020, for the projects under Category B divided under Round III.

14 August 2020

Construction works are ongoing on the Dumat Al Jandal of Round 1 and expected to complete by Q1 2022. The main contract bid are still under evaluation on Category A & B of Round 2 and the Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued with bid submission due on October 7, 2020 for Category A and on September 23, 2020 for Category B of Round 3 and recently REPDO has conducted site visits for Round 3 projects.

29 May 2020

We have not been able to obtain further updates on this project. We have retained the same project stage and amended the key dates accordingly. We will update the profile as soon as we obtain any new information.

12 January 2020

The bid submission deadline has been extended to January 20, 2020 for the projects under Category B and February 3, 2020, for the projects under Category A divided under Round 2.

06 December 2019

ACWA Power has connected the 300 MW Sakaka Power Plant to the national electricity grid. The project has commenced initial production under a pilot phase according to schedule and is expected to achieve full commercial operation before the end of 2019.

20 November 2019

The bid submission deadline has been extended to January 20, 2020 for the projects under Category A and January 6, 2020 for the projects under Category B divided under Round 2.

30 August 2019

The main contract tender has been floated for the Renewable Energy Program: Round II project and the submission deadline is November 18, 2019.

06 June 2019

REPDO is planning to issue the RFP for Madinah solar PV IPP, Rafha solar PV IPP on around May 22, 2019, with the submission date expected at the end of September 2019 and it is also planning to issue the RFP for Al-Faisaliah solar PV IPP, Jeddah solar PV IPP, Rabigh solar PV IPP, Qurayyat solar PV IPP in early July 2019, with the submission date expected at the end of early December 2019 on REPDO - Renewable Energy Program: Round II.

30 January 2019

REPDO - Renewable Energy Program: Round II: REPDO has issued expressions of interest (EOI) for the developer of Medina solar PV IPP, Rafha solar PV IPP, Qurayyat solar PV IPP, Al-Faisaliah solar PV IPP, Rabigh solar PV IPP, Jeddah solar PV IPP andMahd al-Dahab solar PV IPP with the documents submission due date as February 14, 2019. (Source: MEED)

18 November 2018

Acwa Power will hold a 70% stake, while Sakaka Solar Energy Company (SSEC) along with the local Al-Gihaz Holding Company will own the remaining 30% stake for 300 MW Sakaka PV Power Plant. (Source: MEED)

08 October 2018

REPDO - REP: Round I: Phase 1: 400MW Wind Power Plant at Dumat al-Jandal The main contract bids are still under evaluation however, the time frame for award is unknown at this juncture.

08 June 2018

REPDO - REP: Round I: Phase 1: 400MW Wind Power Plant at Dumat al-Janda The bid submission date has been extended to April 17, 2018, from March 20, 2018.

08 February 2018

REPDO - Renewable Energy Program: Round I- Phase 1 :300MW Sakaka PV Power Plant It is understood that Mahindra Susten has won the EPC contract on the project.

06 February 2018

REPDO - Renewable Energy Program: Round I- Phase 1: 300MW Sakaka PV Power Plant The client has selected the consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power to develop the project. A 25-year PPA contract was awarded to ACWA Power with an investment value of SR 1,132 million (US $ 302 million).

27 December 2017

REPDO - Renewable Energy Program: Round I- Phase 1 :300MW Sakaka PV Power Plant About two to three lowest bidders were invited to submit technical clarifications on December 13, with commercial clarifications due on December 18, 2017. The new target of selecting the preferred bidder is now expected by the middle of January 2018. (Source: MEED)

15 November 2017

REPDO - Renewable Energy Program: Round I - Phase 1 : Midyan Wind 400MW The project has been cancelled., REPDO - Renewable Energy Program: Round I- Phase 1 :300MW Sakaka PV Power Plant Bids are still under evaluation for the project., Round I: Phase 2: 400MW Wind Power Plant at Dumat al-Janda The bid submission date remains same i.e on January 25, 2018.

15 October 2017

We have not been able to obtain further updates on this project. We have retained the same project stage and amended the key dates accordingly. We will update the profile as soon as we obtain any new information.

05 September 2017

Round I- Phase 1:300MW Sakaka PV Power Plant - The main contract tender submission date has been extended from September 11, 2017 to October 02, 2017. The bids will be opened on October 3, 2017 and the project will be awarded on November 27, 2017.

10 August 2017

We have not been able to obtain further updates on this project. We have retained the same project stage and amended the key dates accordingly. We will update the profile as soon as we obtain any new information.

17 July 2017

Round I- Phase 1:300MW Sakaka PV Power Plant- The main contract tender submission date and the award date remains same for the project. Round I - Phase 1: Midyan Wind 400MW- The client is planning to change the location of the project from Midyan to Dumat al-Jandal, however, the decision on the same is yet to be taken and they will start a new pre-qualification process on the same. The client has invited the companies to submit the pre-qualification documents on the 400MW Doumat al-Jandal Wind power plant project. However, there is no development seen on this project.

19 June 2017

Round I- Phase 1:300MW Sakaka PV Power Plant- The pre-qualified companies made a visit and also assessed the site selected for the project. Round I - Phase 1: Midyan Wind 400MW- The client is planning to change the location of the project from Midyan as the government is considering a large-scale tourism development there, and it is unclear how much land will be free for the renewables project.

24 May 2017

Phase 1 :300MW Sakaka PV Power Plant - The main contract tender submission date and the award date remains same for the project.

20 April 2017

Round I - Phase 1 : Midyan Wind 400MW - The main contract tender on the project is expected to be issued by end May 2017. (Source: MEED)

19 April 2017

The main contract tender has been issued on the project and the submission date for the same is on September 11, 2017. The client is planning to appoint the selected bidder on the project by November 13, 2017 and the power purchase agreement (PPA) is expected to be signed by January 15, 2018. The financial closure on the project is expected by February 28, 2018. However, the project is expected to complete by August 31, 2019. (Source: MEED)

12 April 2017

REPDO - Renewable Energy Program: Round I : Midyan Wind 400MW - The following companies have been shortlisted for the project:, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) / ACWA Power / Elecnor, Acciona Group / JGC Corporation / Enercon, Cobra / Korean Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) / Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co (Goldwind), EDF / Nebras Power / IBERDROLA Ingenieria y Construccion (Iberinco), Enel Green Power S.p.A / SNC-Lavalin / Siemens, Engie / Sojitz Corporation / Voltalia S.A., Gamesa Energia S.A. / Vestas Middle East, GE, Marubeni Corporation, Mitsui & Co., Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC), REPDO - Renewable Energy Program: Round I : Sakaka Solar 300MW- The following companies have been shortlisted for the project:, Acciona Group / Masdar / Canadian Solar Inc, ACWA Power / Cobra / Enerparc Projects GmbH, RWE Group / JGC Corporation / Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), EDF / Nebras power / GCL New Energy, First solar / Korean Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) / Hanwha Qcells Co., Enel Green Power S.p.A / SNC-Lavalin / IBERDROLA Ingenieria y Construccion (Iberinco), Engie / Sojitz Corporation / Jinko Solar, Marubeni Corporation / Tenaga Nasional Berhad / Trina Solar Limited, Mitsui & Co. / TSK Electronica Y Electricidad, Total

07 March 2017

REPDO - 3450 MW Renewable Energy Program: Round I REPDO - Renewable Energy Program: Round I : 300 MW Solar Power Plant in Sakaka REPDO - Renewable Energy Program: Round I : 400 MW Wind Power Plant in Midyan It is understood that following companies are planning to submit the PQ documents for the project amongst others: JGC Corporation Marubeni Corporation.

21 February 2017

REPDO - 3450 MW Renewable Energy Program: Round I REPDO - Renewable Energy Program: Round I : 300 MW Solar Power Plant in Sakaka REPDO - Renewable Energy Program: Round I : 400 MW Wind Power Plant in Midyan The client has issued the pre-qualification documents for the project. The last date for the submission of pre-qualification date is March 20, 2017. The shortlist for the pre-qualified companies will be announced by April 10, 2017. The tenders for the main contract will be issued by April 17, 2017. The bid submission is expected by July 20, 2017.

02 February 2017

KA-CARE - 3450 MW Renewable Energy Program: Round I KA-CARE - Renewable Energy Program: Round I : 700 MW of Renewable Energy - The client is planning to issue pre-qualification for the project by February 20, 2017. The tenders for the main contract are expected to be issued by April 17, 2017. The solar power plant with the capacity of 300 MW will be developed at Sakaka in the Al-Jouf province. The wind power plant with the capacity of 400 MW will be developed at Midyan in the Tabuk province. (Source:MEED) - Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has been appointed as financial advisor to the project. DLA Piper is appointed as legal adviser and Fichtner Consulting Engineers will undertake the engineering and technical advisory services role. (Source: MEED)

02 February 2017

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group has expressed support for Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (K.A.CARE) in the implementation of the Kingdom’s National Transformation Plan (NTP) 2020

20 January 2017

KA-CARE will be involved in the project as monitoring agency and Saudi Electricity Co will be the off taker of the utilities developed by private developers. (Source: MEED)

17 January 2017

KA-CARE - 3450 MW Renewable Energy Program: Round I KA-CARE - Renewable Energy Program: Round I : 700 MW of Renewable Energy The client is planning to launch the project with the capacity of 700 MW before the end of Q1, 2017. The projects will be developed as independent power project (IPP) model in partnership with private developers. It is understood that Masdar is planning to participate for the project. The remaining capacity of 2750 MW will be launched by 2020. (Source: MEED)

17 January 2017

KA-CARE - Renewable Energy Program: Round II & III The projects will be developed as independent power project (IPP) model in partnership with private developers. (Source: MEED)

20 December 2016

The client is planning to issue the tender for 700 MW out of planned 9500 MW by January 2017. The capacity of 700 MW will be divided into two packages: - Solar energy (300 MW) - Wind energy (400 MW) However, the client has not disclosed the exact schedule for tender procedure for the project. The wind energy project will be located in Tabuk,Tarif area whereas the location of the solar energy plant is not yet decided.

03 November 2016

The client is still evaluating the bids for the technical, financial and legal consultancy roles for the project. (Source: MEED)

23 August 2016

The client has received bids for the consultancy firms for the technical, financial and legal consultancy roles for the project. (Source: MEED)

22 July 2016

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah City for Atomic & Renewable Energy (KA-Care) has issued a tender for technical, financial and legal consultants to advise on a major new renewables programme.Advisers have been invited to submit bids by mid-August 2016. (Source: MEED)

03 March 2016

KA-CARE has not shown any further progress in renewable energy, hence the project is considered to be on hold.

03 November 2015

Due to inactivity of these projects as well as a change in strategy in KSA, we have decided to put the below projects on hold pending clarity on how the kingdom plans to proceed with its renewable plans.

09 September 2015

One of the reasons for the delay in the project is KA CARE relationship with ministry of electricity and oil was never clearly defined,no single department is put in charge of the project. In 2013, the bids were going to be issued soon but there has been no progress on the same yet and the completion of the project is pushed from 2032 to 2040.

09 June 2015

Saudi government will give the responsibility to develop renewable project in country to a joint venture of Saudi Electricity Company and Saudi Aramco. The companies are planning to purchase solar equipment themselves and appoint contractors only for the installation works. (Source: MEED)

22 January 2015

The target is delayed by eight years to complete the program as it needs more time to assess what technologies it will use.

22 December 2014

Renewable Energy Program: Introductory Round, Round 1 & 2 - The project continues to be under study. KA-CARE will build solar power stations in five regions by the end 2015.

22 September 2014

King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE) announced it will build solar power stations in five regions by the end 2015. Land has been allocated for the solar power stations in Qaisomah (Eastern Province), Rafha (Northern Borders), Wadi Al Dawaser (Riyadh), Mahd Al Dahab (Madinah) and Sharourah (Najran).

21 July 2014

The project is currently under study, any kind of development is expected to take place after 2016.

11 March 2014

The project is currently under planning.

19 February 2014

King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KA-CARE) and Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE jointly announce the signing of a collaboration framework agreement that will serve as a basis for various projects between the two organizations over the next years. Cooperation areas include renewable energy research and development as well as testing and training.

21 January 2014

Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) have formed a JV to develop photovoltaic (PV) solar energy projects. They will together undertake the tendering of the program , which includes the construction of 41 GW of solar power by 2032, of which 16 GW is photovoltaic.

24 September 2013

The kingdom plans to build 16 nuclear reactors by 2030 with 17 gigawatts capacity at a total cost of around $100bn.

27 February 2013

White Paper has been issued regarding the overall competitive procurement program background and high level details about the power purchase agreements.

05 December 2012

Industry sources indicate that the project is in its early planning stage and will tendered in multiple stages through a specially established government ruled counterparty by the name Sustainable Energy Procurement Company (SEPC).

28 November 2012

National Water Company (NWC) will provide the required water supply for KA-Care nuclear and renewable energy projects for 10 years. Both sides have recently signed a formal agreement on the arrangement, as per MEED report. As per current estimations, KA-Care schemes will jointly require around 700,000 cubic metres of water per day.

24 July 2012

Following companies have expressed interest in the solar programme in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: SolarReserve LLC, Canadian Solar Inc., Centrotherm Photovoltaics AG

19 July 2012

Industry sources indicate that KA-Care has quoted that the government has plans to install 41,000 megawatts of solar capacity by 2032, 21,000 megawatts of nuclear, wind and geothermal sources

25 May 2012

KA-Care will establish a sustainable energy procurement company (SEPC) to arrange the procurement process before the RFP is issued. Procurement will take about 6-8 months in both phases, the proposals will be assessed in three phases.