Saudi Arabia Bi-facial Solar Market Overview, 2031

Market Insights on Saudi Arabia Bi-facial Solar Market

• Saudi Arabia's bifacial solar market has undergone a remarkable transformation, with the Ministry of Energy reporting that the Kingdom had tendered a cumulative 64 GW of renewable energy capacity by the end of 2025. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) signed 15 power purchase agreements during the year, contracting a combined generation capacity of 24.389 GW. Of the total tendered capacity, 38.7 GW has already been contracted, with 10.2 GW connected to the grid.
• According to the research report, "Saudi Arabia Bi-facial Solar Market Overview, 2031," published by Bonafide Research, the Saudi Arabia Bi-facial Solar market is anticipated to add USD 508.89 Million by 2026–31.Grid-connected renewable capacity reached 12.7 GW by the end of 2025 and is projected to hit 20 GW by 2026. The Al Shuaibah PV Power Plant, the largest photovoltaic project in the Middle East with 2.6 GW AC capacity (3.19 GW DC), was officially connected to the grid on January 15, 2025.
• Spanning approximately 53 square kilometers south of Jeddah, the plant employs cutting-edge N-type bifacial photovoltaic modules and single-axis tracking systems that maximize solar energy absorption by automatically adjusting panel angles. The facility integrates advanced digital and intelligent technologies enabling fully automated operation, with over 810,000 piles and more than 5 million PV panels installed in less than eight months.
• Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy, has overseen the acceleration of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), which aims for renewables to account for 50% of the country's electricity generation mix by 2030. Saudi Vision 2030 targets 130 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, comprising approximately 58.7 GW of solar photovoltaic, 40 GW of wind, and the remainder from concentrated solar power and storage. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has set a strategic objective to deliver 70% of Saudi Arabia's renewable energy target by 2030. Bifacial modules have become the standard specification for all major utility-scale projects.

Competitive Landscape of Saudi Arabia Bi-facial Solar Market

• ACWA Power, as the main developer leading a consortium with Badeel (PIF-owned) and Aramco Power, signed seven new agreements in July 2025 totaling 15,000 MW of solar and wind capacity with investments exceeding SAR 31 billion ($8.3 billion). The photovoltaic projects include the 3,000 MW Bisha project in the Asir region, 3,000 MW Humaij in Madinah, 2,000 MW Khulis in Makkah, and the 2,000 MW Afif 1 and Afif 2 projects in Riyadh. ACWA Power commissioned the Al Shuaibah 2 solar plant with 2,060 MW AC capacity utilizing N-type bifacial monocrystalline silicon modules.
• The Al Kahfah 1,425 MW PV project achieved commercial operations on November 30, 2025, utilizing bifacial panels with single-axis tracking technology under a 35-year PPA with SPPC. JinkoSolar secured a landmark deal to supply 1.75 GW of high-efficiency N-type TOPCon bifacial modules for the AHK2 (500 MW) and MAS (1,250 MW) projects in Medina and Hail provinces. The modules offer up to 85% bifaciality with a low temperature coefficient and strong resistance to UV radiation, wind, dust, and hail.
• Field data confirms the bifacial design alone can boost total energy yield by approximately 3.38% in high-reflectivity desert terrains. JinkoSolar also signed a 2 GW Tiger Neo 3.0 module supply agreement for the Phase Six Furais PV Project under PIF's renewable-energy program, featuring industry-leading bifaciality up to 90%.
• China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) completed installation of more than 3.7 million N-type bifacial monocrystalline PV modules at the Haden 2 GW PV Project in Taif, Makkah Province.
• The Sadawi 2.3 GW solar project in eastern Saudi Arabia, spanning approximately 40 square kilometers, integrates bifacial modules with robotic cleaning systems to enhance energy yield. SoleFiori Technology (Hongjun New Energy) signed an agreement to establish a 6 GW heterojunction (HJT) solar module factory in Saudi Arabia, supplying high-efficiency panels tailored for desert conditions. The strategy targets 40 GW to 58 GW of installed solar by 2030 and requires that 75% of components be locally manufactured.

Saudi Arabia Market Dynamics

Driver: National Renewable Energy Program and SPPC Tender Framework
Saudi Arabia's bifacial solar market is driven by the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), supervised by the Ministry of Energy, which has established a structured and transparent tender framework through the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC). The sixth round of NREP awarded 4.5 GW of solar and wind capacity in October 2025, while the seventh round invited bids for 5.3 GW of solar and wind projects. The Najran solar project achieved the world's second-lowest solar LCOE at 4.11307 halalas/kWh (1.09682 US cents), second only to Saudi Arabia's Shuaibah 1 project which set the global record at 1.04 US cents/kWh. This competitive framework ensures sustained bifacial technology demand.

Challenge: Pace Gap Relative to 2030 Targets
Saudi Arabia's bifacial solar market confronts significant challenges in meeting its ambitious 2030 targets. GlobalData's analysis notes that the Kingdom's growth trajectory falls behind the pace required to reach 130 GW of renewable power capacity by 2030. While the Ministry of Energy has tendered 64 GW cumulatively by end-2025, only 12.7 GW is connected to the grid. The gap between tendered capacity and actual grid connection with 38.7 GW contracted but only 10.2 GW connected represents a substantial execution challenge. Accelerating project development and grid integration remains critical.



Trend: Domestic Manufacturing Localization and Technology Transfer
Saudi Arabia's bifacial solar market is witnessing a transformative trend toward domestic manufacturing localization, with the Kingdom requiring 75% of components to be locally manufactured by 2030. SoleFiori's 6 GW HJT module factory represents a major step in establishing domestic production capacity. The factory will focus on desert-environment-adapted high-efficiency modules with bifaciality exceeding 95% and low temperature coefficients optimized for extreme conditions. Chinese companies are establishing manufacturing facilities across the Kingdom, with localization rates reaching 43% and targeting 70% by 2025. This localization trend is reshaping the value chain.

Segment Analysis

Saudi Arabia Bi-facial Solar Market by Type
• Dual-glass bifacial modules have become the absolute standard in Saudi Arabia's utility-scale market, with every major project deploying this architecture. The Al Shuaibah PV Power Plant's 5 million panels employ cutting-edge N-type bifacial photovoltaic modules. ACWA Power's Al Kahfah 1,425 MW project utilizes bifacial panels with single-axis tracking. The Haden 2 GW project installed more than 3.7 million N-type bifacial monocrystalline PV modules. JinkoSolar's Tiger Neo modules feature up to 90% bifaciality. The dual-glass construction provides superior protection against Saudi Arabia's extreme desert conditions while maximizing rear-side light capture.
• Glass-backsheet bifacial modules serve commercial and industrial rooftop applications where weight constraints are a consideration. The Saudi market has traditionally focused on large ground-mounted utility projects, with distributed generation and rooftop applications representing an emerging segment. As the commercial and industrial distributed market accelerates, glass-backsheet technology provides a lighter-weight alternative for building-mounted installations. The technology continues to evolve with manufacturers developing improved backsheet materials for enhanced rear-side light capture and durability in desert conditions.

Saudi Arabia Bi-facial Solar Market by Cell Technology
• Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact bifacial technology maintains a presence in Saudi Arabia's market, though it is being rapidly displaced by more advanced technologies. Bifacial TOPCon modules are rapidly displacing PERC as the dominant technology in Saudi tenders due to higher energy yield under high-albedo desert conditions. PERC bifacial cells benefit from mature manufacturing processes, but their lower bifaciality and temperature coefficient performance compared to TOPCon and HJT have led to reduced adoption in new utility-scale projects. The market has decisively shifted toward n-type technologies for new capacity.
• Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact technology has emerged as the dominant cell architecture in Saudi Arabia's bifacial market. JinkoSolar's Tiger Neo N-type TOPCon modules, selected for projects in Medina and Hail, offer up to 85% bifaciality with a low temperature coefficient and strong resistance to UV radiation, wind, dust, and hail. Field data confirms the bifacial design alone can boost total energy yield by approximately 3.38% in high-reflectivity terrains. JinkoSolar's Tiger Neo 3.0 modules feature industry-leading bifaciality up to 90%, with field tests showing 2.39% gain over grass and 3.52% gain over cement surfaces. TOPCon's superior performance in desert conditions has made it the preferred technology for Saudi utility-scale projects.
• Heterojunction technology is establishing a significant presence in Saudi Arabia's bifacial market through domestic manufacturing. SoleFiori's 6 GW HJT module factory in Saudi Arabia will produce modules with bifaciality exceeding 95% and low temperature coefficients optimized for desert environments. HJT's superior temperature coefficient and bifaciality characteristics make it particularly attractive for Saudi Arabia's extreme climate conditions. The technology's ability to deliver high performance in high-temperature, high-albedo desert environments aligns perfectly with the Kingdom's solar resource profile. The open patent system provides expansion opportunities in the Saudi market.
• Emerging cell technologies continue to evolve in Saudi Arabia's research landscape, with the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) affirming the Kingdom's commitment to clean energy solutions and investing in deep technologies for sustainability. The Circular Carbon Economy framework adopted by the Kingdom supports innovation across emerging technologies. Saudi research institutions are exploring advanced photovoltaic architectures including perovskite and tandem technologies, with potential for future commercialization as the Kingdom builds its domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem.

Saudi Arabia Bi-facial Solar Market by End-User
• The utility-scale segment represents the dominant end-user market for bifacial solar technology in Saudi Arabia, accounting for the vast majority of the 64 GW tendered by end-2025. Major projects include the 3,000 MW Bisha, 3,000 MW Humaij, 2,000 MW Khulis, and 2,000 MW Afif 1 and 2 projects. The Al Shuaibah 2.6 GW plant and Al Kahfah 1,425 MW project exemplify utility-scale deployment. The Haden 2 GW and Sadawi 2.3 GW projects represent the next wave of utility-scale development. SPPC's seventh round for 5.3 GW ensures continued utility-scale bifacial adoption.
• The commercial and industrial segment represents a growing application for bifacial technology in Saudi Arabia. As Saudi Vision 2030 drives economic diversification, the distributed generation market is accelerating. The commercial and industrial segment benefits from declining module costs and increasing awareness of sustainable energy solutions. Bifacial technology adoption in the C&I segment is supported by the Kingdom's focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. The segment continues expanding as corporate sustainability commitments accelerate across the Saudi economy.
• The residential segment represents an emerging application for bifacial technology in Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom's push to expand solar power installations in residential buildings through government programs and incentives supports residential adoption. Tarshid completed a solar panel installation project at Al-Iman General Hospital in Riyadh with 638 kW capacity expected to save approximately 1 million kWh annually. The residential segment benefits from Saudi Arabia's exceptional solar irradiation and government support for distributed generation. As solar becomes increasingly accessible to Saudi households, residential adoption continues to expand.


Considered in this report
• Historic Year: 2020
• Base year: 2025
• Estimated year: 2026
• Forecast year: 2031

Aspects covered in this report
• Bi-facial Solar Market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Type
• Dual-Glass Bifacial Solar
• Glass-Backsheet Bifacial Solar

By Cell Technology
• PERC
• TOPCon
• HJT
• Others

By End-User
• Utility-Scale
• Commercial & Industrial
• Residential