Nesma Infrastructure and Technology has announced the signing of a new contract with the Saudi Electricity Company for the construction of a 380kV substation in Bisha, located in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. The substation, named Bisha–Solar PV 380/132 KV BSP, will support the integration of solar energy into the national electricity grid. The contract duration is approximately 23 months.
This project is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to expand its renewable energy infrastructure and support the growing demand for electricity in the region. The substation will facilitate the transmission of electricity generated from solar energy, which is a key focus of the country’s renewable energy initiatives.
In addition to this project, Saudi Arabia has been undertaking other renewable energy projects to diversify its energy mix and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The Sakaka Solar Project, located in the Al Jouf region, is a 300-megawatt solar power plant. It covers six square kilometers and uses over 1 million solar photovoltaic panels to generate electricity for approximately 45,000 homes annually.
Another major project is the Dumat Al-Jandal Wind Farm, also in the Al Jouf region, which is the first utility-scale wind energy project in Saudi Arabia. The wind farm has a capacity of 400 megawatts and consists of 99 wind turbines.
Less commonly discussed projects include the Jeddah Solar PV Project, which is part of a wider initiative to deploy solar installations in urban areas. Another ongoing effort is the Tanajib cogeneration project, which focuses on integrating solar and natural gas to improve efficiency and reduce emissions in industrial operations.
These projects reflect Saudi Arabia’s broader renewable energy strategy under its Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability through renewable energy adoption and infrastructure development.
