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How much does a solar PV project cost in Saudi Arabia?

In Saudi Arabia, each of the two awarded rounds of the Renewable Energy Project Development Ofice (REPDO) auctions, totaling 2.17 GW, in addition to the PIF-led projects, has received record-low prices. The 300 MW Sakkaka solar PV project, the first project under REPDO, set a record tarif of 1.34 USD cents/kWh in February 2018.

Are Li-ion batteries the future of solar energy in MENA?

In MENA, Li-Ion batteries have a significant share of the battery grid-scale applications coupled with solar energy systems. The operational capacities range from 0.1 MW in Morocco’s Demostene Green Energy Park to 23 MW in Al Badiya Solar-Plus-Storage at Al-Mafraq in Jordan.

How much does a 300 MW solar PV project cost?

The 300 MW Sakkaka solar PV project, the first project under REPDO, set a record tarif of 1.34 USD cents/kWh in February 2018. In April 2020, seven solar PV projects, with a total capacity of 1.47 GW, were awarded, with one of the projects having a new record tarif of 1.04 cents/kWh.

How much does a solar PV plant cost in MENA?

In the UAE, the world’s largest single-site solar PV farm, Abu Dhabi’s 2 GW Al Dhafra plant, was awarded at a tarif of 1.35 cents/kWh. 14 Details of MENA electricity utilities business models are listed in Annex IV. 15 APICORP (2021), MENA Energy Investment Outlook 2021-2025.

Which country has the most battery storage capacity in MENA?

Currently, NaS battery technology dominates the battery storage capacity in operation in MENA, particularly in the UAE, with a total of 108 MW/648 MWh projects developed by the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA).

Which energy storage technology has the most installed capacity in MENA?

Pumped hydro storage (PHS) has the largest share of installed capacity in MENA at 55%, as compared to a global share of 90%. Pumped hydro storage is one of the oldest energy storage technologies, which explains its dominance in the global ESS market.