CONTEXT AND CHALLENGES
The western region of Saudi Arabia has launched two new large-scale wind energy projects which span a combined area of 475 km². These initiatives are a cornerstone of the Kingdom’s National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) and directly support the goals of Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the energy mix and promote sustainability.
With secured land, strong wind resources, grid integration readiness, and compliance with international standards (including those from global financial and environmental institutions), the projects are strategically positioned for utility-scale deployment.
In this context, Assystem was mandated to conduct pre-development studies, including permitting support, stakeholder engagement, and technical expertise to accelerate project readiness.
Missions
The pre-development scope includes the following work packages:
- Preliminary Site Assessment
- Site Master Plan
- CAPEX & OPEX Estimation
- Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) Studies
- Energy Yield Assessment
- ESIA Studies
- Geotechnical Surveys
- Total of 96 Boreholes, 2880m drilling
- In-situ and Laboratory Tests
- Geophysical Activities
- Hydrological Assessment
- Topographical Drone Survey
Client benefits
- Hybrid System Feasibility: Study of integrating wind power with solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)-Assessment of the optimal wind-to-solar ratio and techno-economic performance of hybrid solutions-Evaluation of grid connection and low carbon impact
- Energy Yield Simulation Based on Satellite Data: Use of P50, P75, P90 satellite data to simulate 40-year energy yield projections
- Digital Site Representation: Delivery of 3D site models and high-resolution videos to support licensing and stakeholder communication
- Risk-Based Planning: Development of a detailed risk register including probability, impact, mitigation measures, and risk scoring
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