What is Riyadh Cables Group?

Riyadh Cables Group is the largest cable manufacturer in the Middle East and Africa, and amongst the largest cable companies globally.

What is the demand for solar cable in Saudi Arabia?

The demand for “SOLAR CABLE”, which is the current transmission medium of solar energy power generation, is expected to increase with the expansion of the market and huge local requirements which may reach up to 1.5GW. Riyadh Cables was very proud to deliver the solar cable to the first project in Saudi Arabia (SKAKA solar plant)

Will Saudi Arabia be able to deploy battery energy storage systems by 2030?

According to Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, the nation has set a goal of deploying 48GWh of battery energy storage systems by 2030. This ambitious target not only supports Saudi Arabia's energy transition but also injects fresh momentum into the global renewable energy and energy storage markets.

What is solar cable used for?

The cables can be used indoors, outdoors, in hazard explosion areas, in industry, and agriculture. The demand for “SOLAR CABLE”, which is the current transmission medium of solar energy power generation, is expected to increase with the expansion of the market and huge local requirements which may reach up to 1.5GW.

How many energy storage projects will a bidder sign with SPPC?

The selected bidders will sign 15-year energy storage service agreements with SPPC for four 500MW/2000MWh BESS projects. The bidders will retain 100% ownership of their special purpose vehicle (SPV) projects. The four upcoming energy storage projects, all identical in scale, are strategically located within Saudi Arabia.