Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy pipeline of solar and wind energy projects reached 44.5 GW in August 2026
KAPSARC says the country’s installed solar and wind capacity increased more than 63-fold since 2020, reaching 19.3 GW, including 17.8 GW of solar
Eight projects totaling 7 GW are scheduled for commissioning in 2026, including 5.9 GW of solar
As of August 2026, Saudi Arabia had 44.5 GW of renewable energy capacity in the pipeline, comprising 32 solar and wind energy projects, according to the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC). These include 23 solar projects totaling 33.8 GW.
According to the research center, as of August 2026 the country had a total solar and wind energy capacity of 63.8 GW capacity. Of this, 30% or 19.3 GW is installed, 37% or 23.9 GW is under development and 32% or 20.6 GW is tendered.
Solar makes up the lion’s share, accounting for 76% of the total, with 23 projects tendered and under development representing 33.8 GW. Wind energy facilities account for the remaining 24%, according to KAPSARC’s Saudi Arabia’s Renewables Tracker.
KAPSARC says its tracker covers officially announced projects as of the publishing date. The data is sourced from the Ministry of Energy.
The expansion reflects the significant growth in the country’s renewable energy sector over the past few years. Since 2020, Saudi Arabia’s total installed solar and wind energy capacity increased by more than 63-fold, reaching a cumulative 19.3 GW by August 2026, according to the research center. This includes 17.8 GW of solar.
The tracker lists eight projects with a combined capacity of 7 GW scheduled for commissioning in 2026, comprising 5.9 GW of solar.
KAPSARC says additional projects are likely to be announced as Saudi Arabia accelerates progress toward its 2030 renewable energy goals.
The tracker also provides insights into the evolution of solar project economics in the country. The levelized cost of energy (LCOE) shown on the dashboard declined from 2.34 cents/kWh for the Sakaka Solar Project in 2017 to 1.51 cents/kWh for the Henakiyah 2 Solar Project in 2024.
Saudi Arabia aims to achieve 100 GW to 130 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2060. To meet its 2030 target, the country needs to install more than 23 GW of renewable energy capacity annually. However, analysts at GlobalData believe the total will reach only about 74.2 GW, falling short of the target (see GlobalData: Saudi Renewable Capacity May Reach 74 GW By 2030).
