Saudi Arabia Launches RFQ for 3,200 MW Solar and Wind Power Projects Under NREP Round 8

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 12 November 2026

Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC), the Kingdom's Principal Buyer, has issued Requests for Qualification (RFQs) for three renewable energy projects with a combined generation capacity of 3,200 MW under Round 8 of Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy Program (NREP).

The procurement comprises the 900 MW Tumair Solar PV Independent Power Project (IPP) in Riyadh Region, the 1,000 MW East Al-Amoah Solar PV IPP in Aseer Region, and the 1,300 MW Al-Mozeraah Wind IPP in Makkah Region.

Together, the projects represent 1,900 MW of solar photovoltaic capacity and 1,300 MW of wind generation, supporting Saudi Arabia's objective of increasing renewable energy and storage participation in its electricity mix to approximately 50% by 2030.

SPPC will oversee developer qualification, competitive procurement and the signing of power purchase agreements with successful bidders.

The developments present significant future opportunities for international renewable energy developers, EPC contractors, solar equipment manufacturers, wind turbine suppliers and electrical infrastructure providers.

The projects are currently at the RFQ/prequalification stage, with developers yet to be selected. Individual investment values, EPC contract awards, construction schedules and commissioning dates have not been disclosed.