In early 2026, under the desert sunshine of Riyadh, the signing of a contract allowed Chinese photovoltaic inverter companies to make another breakthrough in the Middle East market. Shangneng Electric has successfully signed a contract with the PIF 6 photovoltaic project cluster under the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which will provide core photovoltaic inverter equipment for this large-scale project.

When the news came, the survey team had already started busy in the hinterland of Bisha and Humaij deserts. This sunny land is about to welcome a giant photovoltaic power station with a total installed capacity of 3GW.

3GW large order, two major projects

The PIF 6 project cluster is jointly developed by ACWA Power, Saudi Public Investment Fund, and Saudi Aramco Power Company, and is a landmark centralized renewable energy project in Saudi Arabia's national clean energy strategy. The entire cluster consists of two photovoltaic power stations: Bisha project with a scale of 2.37GW and Humaij project with a scale of 0.664GW, with a total installed capacity of 3GW.

Both projects will adopt the 8.8MW medium voltage integrated whole station solution provided by Shangneng Electric. This solution highly integrates two 4.4MW centralized inverters, transformers, and ring main units, and has the characteristics of compact structure, high system efficiency, and strong environmental adaptability. Not only can it effectively optimize the initial investment and operation costs of power plants, but it can also simplify the installation and commissioning process, improve the response speed of the power grid, especially suitable for stable operation of large-scale centralized photovoltaic power plants and complex terrain conditions.

The selection of this technical solution means that Shangneng Electric's product strength in the field of large-scale ground power stations has been recognized by top developers in Saudi Arabia. For Saudi Arabia, which is advancing its energy transition, reliable technology and efficient delivery are crucial.

Deeply cultivating in the Middle East, local layout

This cooperation is not the first appearance of Shangneng Electric in the Middle East. In recent years, Shangneng Electric has continued to invest in the Middle East and Africa markets, and has established a complete localized operation system covering regional headquarters, sales outlets, and service networks. It can provide customers with full process services from solution design, localized operation to on-site delivery support.

With reliable products and professional project execution capabilities, the company has accumulated over 10GW of contracted capacity in the region and participated in multiple milestone renewable energy projects. From Oman to Egypt, from the United Arab Emirates to Saudi Arabia, inverter equipment from Shangneng Electric is increasingly appearing in photovoltaic arrays in the deserts of the Middle East.

The significance of this localized layout lies not only in product sales, but also in the deep integration of technology adaptation and service response. The harsh climate and frequent sandstorms in the Middle East require extremely high reliability of equipment. Through long-term cultivation, Shangneng Electric has established solutions and rapid response mechanisms that are suitable for the local environment.

Saudi Vision, China's Assistance

The PIF 6 project cluster is an important component of Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030" plan. The plan aims to promote economic diversification, reduce dependence on oil, and vigorously develop renewable energy. Saudi Arabia has set a goal of achieving a renewable energy installed capacity of 58.7GW by 2030, with photovoltaics being a top priority.

In this process, Chinese enterprises are playing an increasingly important role. China's photovoltaic industry chain is fully participating in Saudi Arabia's energy transformation, from solar power sources to Shangneng Electric, from inverters to components. This time, Shangneng Electric won a large order of 3GW, which not only demonstrates its technological strength and project delivery experience in the global photovoltaic field, but also further strengthens its advantageous position in the Middle East market. Keywords: New Energy Latest News, New Energy Latest Reports

When Bisha and Humaij power stations are connected to the grid, they will provide a continuous supply of clean electricity to the Saudi Arabian power grid. In the depths of this desert, the inverter equipment of Shangneng Electric will continue to operate under the scorching sun, witnessing a transformation of an oil kingdom towards the era of renewable energy. Editor/Yang Beihua