Saudi Arabia has the highest solar irradiance of any major economy in the world — 5.8–7.0 kWh/m²/day depending on city and season. A grid-tied solar system allows your villa or commercial building to generate electricity during the day, export excess to the SEC grid for credit, and draw from the grid at night. Correctly designed and installed, a 10–15 kWp residential system eliminates 70–90% of your KAHRABA bill within 2–3 years of installation cost recovery.
What's Included
Roof survey, shading analysis, consumption profile review, system sizing, 3D panel layout, projected annual generation, ROI analysis, and SEC connection feasibility — all compiled into a written feasibility report before you commit.
LONGi Hi-MO 7, Jinko Tiger Neo, REC Alpha, or JA Solar N-Type TOPCon panels — all from the Bloomberg Tier-1 bankable manufacturer list. Aluminium mounting frames, stainless or anodised marine-grade hardware for coastal properties.
Huawei SUN2000, SMA Sunny Boy, and Sungrow SG string inverters. SolarEdge HD-Wave with power optimisers for roofs with partial shading. Correct inverter sizing and string configuration per IEC 62109.
UV-resistant solar DC cable (TÜV 2Pfg1169 specification), correctly sized string combiners with fused DC isolators, and AC disconnect switches. All cabling in conduit or cable tray — no exposed cable runs.
Full SEC net metering application management: technical design submission, coordination with SEC regional office, smart meter installation scheduling. We manage the process from submission to active net metering.
Inverter commissioning, yield verification against design estimate, SolarEdge/Huawei monitoring app setup, and commissioning certificate with measured performance data.
How It Works
Pricing Guide
5kWp residential system: SAR 16,000–24,000. 10kWp residential system: SAR 28,000–40,000. 15kWp residential system: SAR 40,000–58,000. 20kWp commercial system: SAR 55,000–80,000. Prices include panels, inverter, mounting, DC/AC cabling, installation labour, and SEC application management. Monitoring equipment included. Annual savings on a 10kWp Riyadh system: SAR 16,000–22,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the SEC net metering process take in Saudi Arabia?
The complete process from application submission to active smart meter typically takes 8–14 weeks for most KSA cities: 2–4 weeks for SEC technical review, 1–2 weeks for approval and installation scheduling, and 2–4 weeks for smart meter installation coordination. The Eastern Province (SEC Eastern Region) and Western Province (SEC Western Region) tend to be faster than Central Region for straightforward residential applications.
What is the ROI on a solar installation in Saudi Arabia?
For a 10kWp system in Riyadh (installed cost SAR 32,000–38,000): annual generation 19,000–21,000 kWh, annual electricity savings SAR 15,000–22,000, payback period 1.8–2.8 years. For Medina (higher irradiance at altitude): payback of 1.6–2.4 years. For coastal Jeddah (slightly lower irradiance, higher hardware cost for marine grade): payback 2.5–3.5 years. These are among the fastest solar payback periods anywhere in the world.
Can I install solar on a rented villa in Saudi Arabia?
Possible but requires landlord written consent, as the system is a permanent structural modification. SEC net metering registration is also in the property owner's name. For tenants, the practical solution is to negotiate a long-term tenancy agreement (3+ years) that includes landlord approval for solar installation, with an agreed framework for handling the system at lease end. We can provide the template documentation for this negotiation.
Do solar panels in Saudi Arabia require planning permission?
For most residential properties, SEC net metering approval is the main regulatory requirement — this covers the electrical connection approval. Municipality planning permission is not generally required for roof-mounted solar panels on single-family villas. Properties in controlled aesthetic zones around Al Masjid Al Haram or Al Masjid An Nabawi require additional architectural review. We confirm permitting requirements as part of the free feasibility assessment.