Is solar phasing out energy subsidies?

But experts say the critical factor driving recent solar take-up may be the phasing out of energy subsidies that began in 2018 as part of wider economic reforms, which included the rollout of large-scale renewable projects. “We invested in solar and actually it’s paying back,” said Mazen Fakeeh, president of Fakeeh Care Group.

Why do Saudi companies use solar power?

Saudi companies that are part of multinational groups such as Ikea and GSK have deployed solar power at the encouragement of their parent companies, which have sustainability goals. Meeting such expectations has also been a factor for other Saudi groups, including logistics and transport businesses, that have links to western markets.

Can Chinese investments help reduce solar costs in Saudi Arabia?

Chinese investments have played a key role in lowering solar costs. Roughly one-third of $21.6 billion in greenfield FDI from China into Saudi Arabia since 2021 has gone to clean technologies, including solar components. But the biggest shift has come from within.

Who owns Al khushaybi solar projects?

ACWA Power, a leader in the energy transition and a company in which PIF owns a stake, PIF-owned Badeel, and SAPCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aramco, will jointly own the solar projects – Haden, Muwayh and Al Khushaybi.

Can rooftop solar panels save sr440,000?

Still, the company saved more than SR440,000 through energy efficiency and reduced utility costs last year after installing rooftop solar panels on its logistics hubs in Jeddah and Riyadh. Its aim is now to extend this to all its major distribution centres within two years, said Elmansoury.

What is PIF & how can it help Saudi Arabia?

With utilities and renewables one of PIF’s 13 strategic sectors, the Fund is focused on unlocking the capabilities of promising sectors and enabling the private sector to enhance Saudi Arabia’s efforts in diversifying the economy, in line with Vision 2030.