HiTHIUM's Desert Eagle BESS projects in Saudi Arabia will utilize their innovative long-duration 1175Ah battery cells, designed specifically to operate reliably in extreme climate conditions ranging from -30°C to 60°C.

These projects align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to enhance grid stability and expand renewable energy, marking one of the largest BESS deployments in the Middle East and a significant milestone for HiTHIUM's global expansion.

The BESS components are rated for over 40,000 hours of continuous operation, ensuring durability and long-term reliability in demanding environments.

HiTHIUM will oversee system design, supply, installation, monitoring, and maintenance, with construction led by Alfanar Projects, aiming for project commissioning in 2026.

These BESS units will provide essential grid services such as load shifting, frequency regulation, black-start capabilities, and voltage support, which are crucial for increasing renewable energy integration and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

HiTHIUM’s president, Keramat Fakhari, described the project as a benchmark for gigawatt-scale storage and a step forward in accelerating the clean energy transition in extreme environments.

This project follows HiTHIUM’s January 2025 collaboration with Samsung C&T Engineering, reflecting its expanding global footprint in energy storage solutions.

HiTHIUM, a China-based manufacturer, secured a contract with Saudi Electricity Company to develop two 4 GWh BESS projects in Saudi Arabia’s northern provinces of Tabuk and Hail, marking a major step in regional energy infrastructure.

The desert series BESS is engineered for harsh conditions, featuring multi-layer insulation that reduces internal temperatures and fully sealed components that withstand sandstorms, with automated dust alerts to minimize maintenance.