In the town of Afif in central Saudi Arabia, a quiet energy revolution is underway. Under the scorching sun, hundreds of Chinese engineering machines are hard at work in the yellow sand, constructing a world-class photovoltaic power station cluster. With firm strides, Chinese strength is participating in Saudi Arabia’s historic journey toward “de-petrolization.”

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Saudi Infrastructure’s “Dual Picture”: Overall Contraction Coexists with a Clean Energy Surge

According to the latest data, in the first five months of 2025, the total value of large-scale infrastructure contracts issued in Saudi Arabia decreased by 77% year-on-year, with contracts from the sovereign wealth fund (PIF) plummeting by 84%. Against the backdrop of tightening macroeconomic finances, many traditional projects have been postponed or shelved.

However, in stark contrast, the clean energy sector is “charging ahead against the trend”:

- PowerChina secured the Saudi Afif 1 and 2 photovoltaic IPP projects, with a total investment of RMB 11.719 billion and a total installed capacity of 4GW.
- China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) won three new energy projects—Shakira, Stella, and Furies—with a combined investment of RMB 19.554 billion.

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Golden Window for Strategic Transformation: Clean Energy Becomes Saudi Arabia’s Investment “Anchor”

Saudi Arabia’s “Vision 2030” clearly states that by 2030, clean energy will account for 50% of the country’s power generation, achieving a target of 130GW of installed renewable energy capacity. This transformation is not just a “slogan” but a tangible national strategy:

- As of July 2025, Saudi Power Procurement Company has completed tenders for 43.2GW of renewable energy projects, with signed power purchase agreements totaling 38.7GW.
- The seventh round of renewable energy tenders (5.3GW) was officially launched in September, covering multiple solar and wind power projects.

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Mark Your Calendars for November | Saudi International Trade Expo

As Saudi Arabia’s clean energy market enters an intensive construction phase, the importance of industry exchange platforms is increasingly evident.

Our company will participate in the Saudi International Trade Expo (World Trade Expo Saudi) in Jeddah from November 26–28, 2025.

At this expo, we will collaborate with energy sector partners from the Middle East and around the world to build a platform for exchange, focusing on new green development trends and promoting cooperation and resource sharing. We welcome friends from all sectors to visit the event and jointly chart a new blueprint for the clean energy industry.

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The Future Is Here | Illuminating the Desert with Expertise

Despite fluctuations in the external environment, clean energy, as a priority strategy for Saudi Arabia, continues to advance with solid and steady progress.

Our company will continue to adhere to the principle of “technology as the foundation, cooperation as the bridge,” working hand-in-hand with partners from China, Saudi Arabia, and around the world to contribute Chinese expertise and engineering strength to the wave of energy structure transformation.

In the heart of the desert, we are illuminating the future with green technology.