Saudi Arabia
Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| SSS Relevance | ⭐ Low (improving) |
| Market Type | State-controlled |
| Key Clean Resources | Solar (growing), Nuclear (planned) |
| EAC System | I-REC |
| Grid Carbon Intensity | ~500-550 gCO2/kWh |
Saudi Arabia's grid is dominated by oil and gas, but the Kingdom is investing heavily in solar and has announced nuclear ambitions. No nuclear currently operates.
SSS Relevance
⭐ Low (improving) — Saudi Arabia currently has minimal SSS potential:
- No nuclear (under development)
- No hydro (desert climate)
- Oil/gas dominant (~95% of generation)
- Future potential: Nuclear program could add significant capacity by 2030s
SSS-Eligible Resources
| Resource Type | Capacity/Output | SSS Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear | 0 MW (planned) | ❌ Not yet available |
| Hydro | 0 MW | ❌ Not available |
Nuclear Pipeline:
- 2 large reactor program announced (targeting ~3.2 GW)
- SMR program under consideration
- Bidding process underway
Market Structure
Regulator: Electricity & Cogeneration Regulatory Authority (ECRA)
Model: State-controlled; Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) dominant.
Grid Operator: SEC
Clean Energy Policy
| Policy | Status |
|---|---|
| Net Zero Target | 2060 |
| Renewable Target | 50% renewables by 2030 |
| Nuclear Target | ~17 GW by 2040 |
| Vision 2030 | Economic diversification from oil |
EAC Infrastructure
Primary System: I-REC
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| I-REC Issuer | Various |
| Scope | Renewables |
Emissions Factors
| Source | Value | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Grid Average | ~500-550 gCO2/kWh | Location-based Scope 2 |