HiTHIUM has secured a landmark contract from the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to provide large-scale battery energy storage systems in northern Saudi Arabia, according to the company’s announcement on August 27. The project, valued at 4 gigawatt-hours of storage capacity, will be deployed across Tabuk and Hail provinces in partnership with Alfanar Projects. At its core, the installation will use HiTHIUM’s ∞Cell 1175Ah technology within 6.25 megawatt-hour containerized units—designed for long-duration performance. The initiative stands among the largest battery deployments in the Middle East and is expected to advance Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals by bolstering grid stability and supporting renewable integration. With growing energy demand and a push to reduce fossil fuel reliance, the deal positions HiTHIUM as a central technology provider in the kingdom’s energy transition.
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The storage systems, known as the ∞Power 6.25MWh Desert Eagle series, were specifically engineered to withstand Saudi Arabia’s harsh desert conditions. HiTHIUM noted the equipment includes multi-layer insulation capable of lowering internal temperatures by up to 10°C, ensuring reliable operation between -30°C and 60°C. Additional features include sealed enclosures to resist sandstorms, automated dust alerts to reduce maintenance, and components rated for more than 40,000 hours of continuous operation. These systems are designed to provide a range of critical grid services, from frequency regulation and voltage support to black-start capabilities and load shifting. HiTHIUM will oversee design, supply, and long-term service, while Alfanar leads construction efforts.
Commissioning of the projects is scheduled for 2026. If delivered as planned, the deployments will represent a new benchmark for large-scale energy storage in the region, highlighting both Saudi Arabia’s renewable ambitions and HiTHIUM’s strategy to scale its storage technology in extreme environments.