This dataset is restricted, for more information please contact the author. Data were collected from multiple sources:The Electricity & Co-Generation Regulatory AuthoritySaudi Electricity companyWeb news article (2015, December 28). Increase of Fuel, Electricity and Water prices. Retrieved from https://akhbaar24.argaam.com/article/detail/255091accessed on March 22, 2018.In October 1984, the government adopted a Tariff that increased with increasing consumption. The changes of Tariffs started in November 1984.Tariff approved by Council of Ministries 170 and become effective in October 2000. This Tariff remained effective for approximately ten years The residential, agricultural, mosques, and charitable societies remained unchanged till 2018In 2010, a new tariff for government, commercial, and industrial consumption came into force, this was adopted by a decision of ECRA's board, to set tariffs for non-residential consumption with an upper limit of SR0.26/kWh.In 2015, the total value of electricity consumed by the residential sector was worth about 38 billion U.S. dollars.In 2018, the Council of Ministers has approved gradual revision of energy prices in the Kingdom including changes to electricity tariffs effective from Jan. 1. 2018, the Electricity and Cogeneration Regulatory Authority (ECRA) announced that new prices will take effect on January 1st, 2018.source: ECRACitation: Alghamdi, Abeer. 2018. “Changes in Saudi Arabia Electricity Prices.” [dataset]. https://datasource.kapsarc.org/explore/dataset/electricity-prices-in-saudi-arabia/information/.

Saudi Arabia Electricity: Consumption data was reported at 298,701.592 GWh in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 292,201.759 GWh for 2021. Saudi Arabia Electricity: Consumption data is updated yearly, averaging 219,661.644 GWh from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2022, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 298,701.592 GWh in 2022 and a record low of 114,161.021 GWh in 2000. Saudi Arabia Electricity: Consumption data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Energy. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.RB008: Electricity Statistics.

Electricity consumption rate in the residential sector per subscriber declined by 0.92 percent in Saudi Arabia in 2021 compared to an increase of 2.68 percent in the previous year.

Electricity consumption rate in the building sector per subscriber increased by 1.42 percent in Saudi Arabia in 2021 compared to a decline of 3.8 percent the year before.

This dataset contains Saudi Arabia Houses Consumption and Cost of Electricity in the Administrative Regions . Data from General Authority for Statistics . Export API data for more datasets to advance energy economics research.Data from the Household Energy Survey

This statistic describes the average electricity tariff in Saudi Arabia in 2015, by sector. During this time period, the average tariff for commercial electricity consumers was about *** U.S. dollar cents in kilowatt hour.

This dataset contains Saudi Arabia Fuel Prices Kingdom's Electricity Producers for 2013-2015. Data from Electricity and Cogeneration Regulatory Authority ECRA Prices, Export API data for more datasets to advance energy economics researchThe Electricity and Cogeneration Regulatory Authority (ECRA) website has changed to Water & Electricity Regulatory Authority (WERA).

This dataset was extracted from ECRA’s website and has been discontinued, to access WERA’s datasets please find the following link

The Saudi electricity supply meter market totaled $90M in 2024, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $139M. From 2021 to 2024, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

This scatter chart displays birth rate (per 1,000 people) against access to electricity (% of population) in Saudi Arabia. The data is about countries per year.

In 2023, less than two percent of the final energy consumed in Nigeria was in the form of electricity. Other countries with an electrification rate below 15 percent were Iran, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. Their energy mix is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, of which these nations are major producers and exporters.

Explore the world electricity access dataset to analyze weighted average access to electricity (% of population) and its impact on development. Follow data.kapsarc.org for timely data to advance energy economics research. Weighted average, Access to electricity (% of population), Development Bahrain, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia Access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Electrification data are collected from industry, national surveys and international sources.

The Saudi Arabia transformer market, valued at approximately $250 million in 2025, is poised for robust growth, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 5% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is primarily driven by the Kingdom's ambitious Vision 2030 plan, which emphasizes infrastructure development, particularly in renewable energy and power grid modernization. Increased investments in large-scale solar and wind energy projects are fueling significant demand for power and distribution transformers. Furthermore, the growing industrial sector and urbanization are contributing to the heightened electricity demand, creating a favorable environment for the transformer market. Key players such as Siemens AG, ABB Ltd., and General Electric Company are strategically positioned to capitalize on this growth, leveraging their technological expertise and established presence within the region. The market is segmented into power transformers and distribution transformers, with power transformers expected to hold a larger market share owing to their use in major power generation and transmission projects. However, the distribution transformer segment is projected to witness significant growth due to expansion of electricity networks to accommodate the growing population and industrial activities. While challenges such as fluctuating oil prices and global economic uncertainties could potentially restrain growth, the overall positive outlook stemming from Vision 2030 and the expanding energy sector ensures a promising future for the Saudi Arabia transformer market. The competitive landscape is characterized by both international giants and local players. International companies benefit from established brand recognition and advanced technologies, while local firms often possess a stronger understanding of the local market dynamics and regulatory environment. This combination fosters a dynamic and competitive marketplace, encouraging innovation and driving down costs, ultimately benefiting consumers. Strategic partnerships and acquisitions are anticipated to increase as companies strive to enhance their market share and expand their product portfolios to meet the diverse demands of the Saudi Arabian energy sector. Growth is further supported by government initiatives aimed at fostering local manufacturing and technology transfer, promoting greater participation from domestic players and strengthening the overall market ecosystem. The ongoing focus on improving grid reliability and efficiency will also be a key driver for continued investment and market expansion. Recent developments include: In April 2022, Hitachi ABB Power Grids was awarded a contract to construct an electricity interconnection by the Saudi Electricity Company and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company. The interconnection will facilitate Saudi Arabia and Egypt to exchange up to 3,000 MW of power. It is the first large-scale high-voltage direct current interconnection link project in the Middle East and North Africa. The project will cover the distance of a 1,350 km route using overhead power lines and a subsea cable across the Red Sea., In February 2022, in Saudi Arabia, Alfanar Construction has been awarded a USD 175 million contract to construct a 380kV substation in Baha and expand three existing substations at Umluj, Al-Wajh, and Yanbu. The project is going to involve design, engineering, materials procurement, factory inspection and testing, transport and delivery to site, installation, construction works, testing, and commissioning, as well as other associated tasks.. Notable trends are: Distribution Transformers Expected to Dominate the Market.

This scatter chart displays electricity production from nuclear sources (% of total) against fertility rate (births per woman) in Saudi Arabia. The data is about countries per year.

This scatter chart displays electricity production from natural gas sources (% of total) against fertility rate (births per woman) in Saudi Arabia. The data is about countries per year.

The Saudi Arabia Power EPC Market size is experiencing rapid growth, with significant expansion projected for 2026-2032.

Key Market Drivers:

Increasing Electricity Demand: The rapid population growth in Saudi Arabia, with a growth rate of approximately 2%, is leading to increased electricity consumption. To meet this rising demand, the government plans to expand its power generation capacity from 77 GW in 2014 to 156 GW by 2040. This expansion necessitates substantial investments in new power plants and infrastructure, propelling the EPC market. Privatization of the Power Sector: The ongoing privatization efforts in the power industry are encouraging both local and foreign investment. By liberalizing the power sector, the government aims to reduce its fiscal deficits and improve efficiency within state-owned enterprises. This shift creates opportunities for EPC contractors to participate in new projects and initiatives.

This dataset was collected by Jeyhun Mikayilov - a research fellow at KAPSARC.

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Residential electricity prices data for Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait collected from multiple sources. Saudi Arabia electricity tariffs: KAPSARC dataOman: Authority for Electricity Regulations - Link 2019 Annual Report Bahrain: Electricity & Water Authority - Link - ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Electricity Consumption Tariff for the years 2016-2019UAE electricity prices: Dubai: Dubai Electricity & Water Authority - Link Sharjah: Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority - Link Access Abu Dhabi prices dataset Link, Source: Abu Dhabi Distribution Company - Link Water & Electricity Tariffs 2017Other emirates in UAE: Federal Electricity & Water Authority - Link Global average price - link World average price is 0.14 U.S. Dollar per kWh for household users and 0.13 U.S. Dollar per kWh for business users.Note: Global average price for world countries include all items in the electricity bill such as the distribution and energy cost, various environmental and fuel cost charges and taxes.All prices are converted to (US cent/KWh). Citation: Alghamdi, Abeer. 2020. “GCC Residential Electricity Tariffs.” [dataset]. https://datasource.kapsarc.org/explore/dataset/gcc-electricity/information/?disjunctive.country_city&disjunctive.category&disjunctive.slabs.

Key Points:Intermittent generation from wind or photovoltaics (PV) imposes a cost on the power systems in which they are deployed. These costs vary regionally due to different fuel costs and ramping flexibility of existing grid capacities. With 2015 as a reference year, we examine the costs of PV intermittency and costs of integration to power utilities in Saudi Arabia, using a least-cost approach for the power utilities. The operational facets of PV integration to grid operators will be more pronounced with higher PV penetration, so, to focus on system operation, we exclude the capital costs. The excess of the price paid to new PV generators over the current average consumer tariff would also have to be covered by the utility, and will depend on the details of the power purchase contracts.
We define intermittency costs as the costs of ramping and maintaining spinning reserves. Integration costs are the sum of intermittency costs, plus the costs of grid upgrades that are needed when renewable deployment exceeds existing grid capacity. The gross cost of intermittency, excluding any benefits attained from PV operation, rises to approximately 1.3 cents per kilowatt-hour (¢/kWh) of energy provided by PV when 20 GW of PV capacity are installed. At low levels of penetration, renewables may impose negligible cost or even confer net benefits. However, above a certain level, the costs will outweigh the benefits – what we term the ‘‘Operational Blend Wall.’’ Adding up to 11 GW of PV generation capacity in some regions achieves lower system operating costs compared to a case without PV addition. Beyond 11 GW, costs begin to outweigh benefits, and the net cost to the power system increases by 0.04 ¢/kWh at 20 GW of PV deployment. This compares to an average cost of supply in the current power system of 1.61 ¢/kWh. This operational blend wall of 11 GW is a function of overall system demand and the price of fuels displaced by PV electricity. If electricity prices were to rise to cover the integration costs, any resulting reduction in electricity use would reduce the blend wall. Similarly, increasing fuel prices would increase the blend wall.About the Project We developed the KAPSARC Energy Model (KEM) for Saudi Arabia to understand the dynamics of the country’s energy system. It is a partial equilibrium model formulated as a mixed complementarity problem to capture the administered prices that permeate the local economy. KEM for Saudi Arabia has been previously used to study the impacts of various industrial fuel pricing policies, improved residential energy efficiency on the energy economy, and the feasibility of installing coal-fired power plants in Saudi Arabia. In the present paper, we use it to assess the intermittency and integration costs of photovoltaics in the Saudi power system. Ongoing work revolves around CO2 emissions in the cement industry in KEM for Saudi Arabia, and generalizing the main results of this paper.

The Middle East and Africa gas generator market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing power demands in rapidly developing economies and persistent electricity shortages across the region. A compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 6.25% from 2019 to 2024 indicates a significant upward trajectory. This expansion is fueled by several factors: the rising urbanization and industrialization across the MEA region necessitate reliable backup power solutions, particularly in areas with underdeveloped grid infrastructure; growing adoption of gas generators in commercial and industrial sectors due to their relative cost-effectiveness and lower emissions compared to diesel; and government initiatives promoting energy security and diversification are encouraging investment in gas-powered generation. The market is segmented by capacity (less than 75 kVA, 75-375 kVA, above 375 kVA), end-user (residential, commercial, industrial), and geography (Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, Ghana, and the Rest of MEA). Key players like Caterpillar, Atlas Copco, and Generac are shaping the market with their advanced technologies and extensive service networks. However, factors such as fluctuating gas prices and stringent emission regulations present challenges to sustained growth. The market's future trajectory will depend on the ongoing infrastructure development, government policies, and technological advancements in gas generator technology. Considering the substantial market size and predicted CAGR, it's projected that the market will exceed a value of several billion dollars by 2033 (precise figures require more granular data not provided). The segmentation of the market reveals significant opportunities. The industrial sector, particularly in regions like South Africa and Saudi Arabia, is expected to dominate due to its high power consumption. The commercial segment shows strong potential, as businesses increasingly require reliable backup power to mitigate disruptions. While the residential segment contributes less significantly currently, its growth rate is likely to increase as electrification and middle-class growth expand across MEA countries. Geographic diversification within the MEA region is noteworthy, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE representing significant market shares due to large-scale infrastructure projects and industrial activities. South Africa and Ghana present significant growth opportunities with expanding economies and ongoing energy sector reforms. Ongoing analysis of these individual geographic markets will be crucial for businesses to effectively target their products and services and gain a larger market share. Notable trends are: Industrial Sector to Drive the Market.