SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 18, 2025Interesting Engineering

World-largest: China’s BYD signs 12.5 GWh battery storage deal with Saudi Arabia

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BYD Energy Storage has contracted with Saudi Electricity Company for a 12.5 GWh energy storage project in Saudi Arabia. Together with an earlier 2.6 GWh project, this 15.1 GWh initiative becomes the world's largest grid-scale energy storage project. It aims to boost Saudi Arabia's renewable energy sector and help reach 50% renewables in the country's energy mix by 2030. BYD will provide MC Cube-T battery systems at five sites, integrating with the power grid to ensure stable supply and meet peak demands.

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