ZOE Energy Storage has signed a joint venture with a Saudi partner to build the country’s first world-class battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility. 

The project combines ZOE’s advanced ESS technology with local production, directly supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and reshaping the clean energy landscape in the Middle East and beyond.

The facility will be built in two phases: Phase One (6 GWh) is set to begin production in Q1 2027. Phase Two will expand capacity to 18 GWh, filling a major gap in large-scale storage localisation and ending the kingdom’s dependence on imports. 

Once operational, the base will help Saudi Arabia meet its targets of 130 GW of renewables, 48 GWh of storage, and 50 per cent clean power generation, accelerating its shift from a traditional energy giant to a global clean energy equipment hub, said a statement.

The 150-acre facility will meet top European manufacturing standards and earn “Made in Saudi” certification, fully complying with local grid codes. It will serve the Gulf region, the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and Africa. A Green Energy Academy will be set up on site to train certified talent, ensuring deep localization of core expertise.

“Following our manufacturing base in Hungary, this project is ZOE’s second overseas production hub – a cornerstone of our global strategy that blends ZOE technology, local manufacturing, and global service. Designed for extreme desert climates, it delivers tailored storage solutions and sets a benchmark for similar regions worldwide,” a spokesperson for the the company said.