Chinese batteries and electric vehicles, BYD Energy Storage has officially signed contracts [1] with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to deliver a massive 12.5 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) across five sites in Saudi Arabia. This deal marks the world’s largest grid-scale storage deployment to date.
The project supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, which aims for 50% renewable energy in the national power mix by 2030. The storage systems will integrate with the country’s transmission network to manage renewable energy integration and peak demand.
BYD’s MC Cube-T energy storage system, featuring Cell-to-System (CTS) technology, will be utilized in this project. This technology achieves a volume ratio exceeding 33%, making it highly efficient. The installations will provide grid services, including renewable energy integration, power supply stability, and peak shaving.
This latest contract represents the third phase of SEC’s ongoing energy storage procurement. BYD’s involvement in grid storage spans 17 years, starting with its first pilot lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery system. The company has delivered 75 GWh of BESS equipment across 350 projects in more than 110 countries.
The project is expected to significantly bolster Saudi Arabia’s energy storage capabilities and contribute to the global energy transition.
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[1] BYD to supply 12.5 GWh of battery storage in Saudi Arabia https://renewablesnow.com/news/byd-to-supply-12-5-gwh-of-battery-storage-in-saudi-arabia-1270936