Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy pipeline has expanded to 63.8 GW across 53 projects, reflecting the Kingdom’s continued push to increase clean power generation and advance its long-term energy transition.
Data from the Saudi Arabia Renewables Tracker, published by the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC), shows that cumulative operating renewable energy capacity reached 19.3 GW in 2026. That represents more than a 63-fold increase compared with the level recorded in 2020.
The growth forms part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy, which includes expanding electricity generation capacity and increasing the contribution of renewable sources to the country’s energy mix. The Kingdom has set a target of reaching between 100 GW and 130 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, alongside its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.
KAPSARC said the latest figures demonstrate the scale of Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in the energy and sustainability sectors, while noting that additional renewable projects are expected to enter the pipeline as the country works toward its 2030 targets.
Solar Projects Dominate the Pipeline
Solar power accounts for the majority of Saudi Arabia’s tracked renewable energy capacity, representing 81% of the total pipeline, while wind projects make up the remaining 19%.
Of the 63.8 GW being tracked, approximately 30% has been installed, while 37% is under development and another 32% is at the tendering stage.
Projects are being developed across a wide range of regions, including Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, Al-Qassim, Hail, Aseer, Jazan, the Eastern Province, Al-Jouf, Najran and the Northern Borders.
The tracker also points to continued reductions in the cost of renewable electricity. Reported levelized costs of energy range from 1.04 cents per kWh at Shuaibah 1 to 2.98 cents per kWh at Layla.
Several major solar projects currently under development have costs between 1.09 and 1.36 cents per kWh. The Najran project, for example, has a reported levelized cost of 1.09 cents per kWh.
7.7 GW Expected to Be Commissioned in 2026
KAPSARC’s 2026 tracker identifies eight renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 7.7 GW that are expected to be commissioned during the year. Six of those projects are recorded as installed.
Among the largest projects are the 2 GW Haden solar project and 2 GW Muwayh solar project, both located in the Makkah region. The 1.5 GW Khushaybi solar project in Al-Qassim is another major addition to the pipeline.
Wind power is also represented, with the 600 MW Alghat wind project in Riyadh and the 500 MW Waad Al Shammal wind project in the Northern Borders.
Other projects scheduled for commissioning include the 400 MW Tabarjal solar project in Al-Jouf.
Two projects remain under development despite being listed for expected commissioning in 2026: the 400 MW Henakiyah 2 solar project in Madinah and the 300 MW Rabigh 2 solar project in Makkah.
As Saudi Arabia moves toward its 2030 renewable energy objectives, KAPSARC expects the project pipeline to continue expanding. Further additions could increase the Kingdom’s renewable generation capacity while supporting its broader efforts to diversify the energy mix and reduce emissions.
