Arctech and Shanghai Electric have formally signed a contract for the 2.3GW Sadawi Solar Project in eastern Saudi Arabia.

Spanning approximately 40 square kilometers (equivalent to 5,700 soccer fields), the project marks another major utility-scale solar development in the region for Arctech.

The project will exclusively utilize Arctech’s SkyLine II solar tracking system, engineered to withstand desert conditions including high winds up to 55m/s. Its customized design integrates bifacial modules and robotic cleaning systems to enhance energy yield. Operations will be managed via Arctech’s SCADA monitoring platform for real-time maintenance.

Upon completion, Sadawi is projected to generate over 6 billion kWh of clean electricity annually – sufficient for 700,000 Saudi households – while reducing CO₂ emissions by roughly 3 million tonnes.

The agreement brings Arctech’s total Saudi contract volume in 2025 to over 4GW. Industry data shows Arctech holds the leading market share for solar trackers in the Middle East, with cumulative regional project awards exceeding 14GW. The company has established local teams and supply chains to support its expanding project portfolio across the region.

Earlier, during November 2024, Masdar led consortium signs PPA for 2,000 MW Sadawi Solar PV plant. (read more)