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Does Saudi Arabia need battery energy storage?

Both will require battery energy storage to support their renewables targets, experts say. Rystad Energy expects Saudi Arabia’s battery energy storage capacity to surpass 11 gigawatt hours (GWh) by the end of the year, from zero at the start of 2024.

Why are Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates using battery storage systems?

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are taking advantage of falling prices to load up on Chinese-made battery energy storage systems, so they can boost their renewable energy ambitions. Battery storage systems are seen as crucial to integrating solar and wind energy into electrical grids.

Will Saudi Arabia have the world's fifth-largest battery storage capacity?

According to the consultancy, Saudi Arabia plans to have the world’s fifth-largest utility-scale battery storage capacity, after China, the US, Australia and the UK. A solar facility in Neom, Saudi Arabia, which is planning the world’s fifth-biggest battery storage system © Alamy

Are cratering battery prices a boon for Saudi Arabia?

But for Saudi Arabia, cratering battery prices have been a boon. Rystad estimates the cost of installing battery energy storage is far lower than in Europe or the US, because Chinese suppliers charge less and workers are paid less.

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