Introduction
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, - HiTHIUM, a leading global manufacturer of energy storage solutions, has been awarded a major contract by Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to deploy two battery energy storage system projects in northern Saudi Arabia's Tabuk and Hail provinces. The total capacity of the projects is 4GWh, utilizing HiTHIUM's long-duration energy storage battery cells in ∞Power 6.25MWh Desert Eagle Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This landmark project, developed in partnership with Alfanar Projects, represents one of the largest BESS deployments in the Middle East and will play a pivotal role in advancing Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by enhancing grid stability and renewable energy integration.
Consequently, the award signifies both strategic ambition and technical confidence. Moreover, the initiative directly aligns with national objectives to increase renewable penetration while maintaining reliable supply. Therefore, stakeholders should expect measurable improvements in system flexibility and long-term operational resilience.
Innovation Meets Extreme Environments
Leveraging HiTHIUM's industry-leading ∞Cell 1175Ah technology – the world's first mass-produced long-duration energy storage solution – the project features ∞Power 6.25MWh Desert Eagle series containerized systems specifically engineered for Saudi Arabia's harsh climate.
Heat Resilience: Multi-layer insulation reduces internal temperatures by 8–10°C, ensuring reliable operation in -30°C to 60°C. Sandstorm Protection: Fully sealed components and automated dust alerts minimize maintenance needs. Proven Durability: Critical components rated for 40,000+ hours of continuous operation. Thus, the technical design anticipates environmental stressors and mitigates operational risk proactively.
In addition, the modular containerized approach facilitates rapid deployment and scalable expansion. Consequently, project developers can adapt capacity to evolving demand patterns while preserving lifecycle economics and safety standards.
Strategic Impact & Local Commitment
The BESS will provide critical grid services, including load shifting, black-start capabilities, frequency regulation, and voltage support, enabling higher renewable energy penetration and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. As the technology provider, HiTHIUM will oversee system design, supply, installation supervision, and long-term maintenance, while will lead Alfanar Projects leads construction, with commissioning targeted for 2026.
Dr. Keramat Fakhari, President of MEA at HiTHIUM highlighted: "This landmark 4GWh project marks a pivotal moment—not just for Saudi Arabia, but for HiTHIUM's commitment to delivering mission-critical energy storage where it matters most. By integrating our industry-leading ∞Cell technology with SEC's vision and Alfanar's regional expertise, we're redefining renewable integration in extreme environments. The deployments in Tabuk and Hail set a new benchmark for gigawatt-scale storage globally, proving HiTHIUM's role in accelerating the clean energy transition." Accordingly, the collaboration demonstrates tangible local commitment and strengthens regional supply-chain and technical capacity.
In summary, this deployment combines advanced long-duration storage technology with climate-hardened engineering and strategic partnership, thereby advancing both operational reliability and sustainability goals. Ultimately, the Tabuk and Hail BESS projects will serve as demonstrable catalysts for broader energy transition efforts across the Middle East.
