In Depth: China and Saudi Arabia’s Growing Energy Symbiosis

The Middle East’s largest photovoltaic (PV) project is also one of the most cost effective.

The 2.6-gigawatt (GW) Al Shuaibah solar power station in Saudi Arabia started running on a commercial basis in February. Built by China Energy Engineering Group Co. Ltd., the project spans 52.5 square kilometers (20.3 square miles) in the Saudi Arabian desert 80 kilometers (49.7 miles) south of Jeddah.