Schneider Electric, the global energy technology partner, recently marked the tenth anniversary of Saudi Vision 2030 by announcing its commitment to nearly tripling its Saudi manufacturing capacity to 32 production lines by 2030, reinforcing its position as one of the Kingdom’s most deeply invested international industrial partners across manufacturing, digital infrastructure, clean energy, and human capital development.
Industry sources stated that this announcement comes as Saudi Arabia celebrates a decade of measurable national transformation. With over 44 years of uninterrupted presence in the Kingdom since 1981, more than 8,000 government and private sector clients, and more than 350 certified partners. Schneider Electric has been an active delivery partner across every major pillar of Vision 2030, from industrial manufacturing and grid modernization to smart buildings, data centers, and digital operations.
Schneider Electric recently operates three manufacturing facilities in Riyadh and Dammam, covering more than 35,000 square metres of production and logistics space. The company’s newest facility, built within King Salman Energy Park in the Eastern Region, was designed from the ground up to reduce energy consumption by 33% and carbon emissions by 34% compared to conventional industrial construction. An adjacent 7,000 square metre IoT-enabled distribution center in Riyadh serves the company’s partner network across the Kingdom.
Industry sources further confirmed that the commitment to nearly triple production lines to 32 by 2030 displays one of the most concrete private sector manufacturing scale-up commitments made in alignment with Vision 2030’s industrial localization agenda.
Industry sources further confirmed that overall global demand for data center capacity is projected to quadruple between 2023 and 2030, with Saudi Arabia positioning itself as the regional hub for this growth through major investments in AI compute infrastructure, cloud services, and digital government initiatives.
The commitment to nearly triple production lines to 32 by 2030 represents one of the most concrete private sector manufacturing scale-up commitments made in alignment with Vision 2030’s industrial localization agenda. Products manufactured in Saudi Arabia include the Galaxy UPS critical power system, Prisma low-voltage switchboards, Acti9 Disbo residential distribution boards, Lauritz Knudsen low-voltage switchgear, McSet medium-voltage switchgear, WS-G Medium Voltage GIS switchgear and HVX / EVO Pact Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit breaker. These products are not manufactured for local consumption alone. They compete in global supply chains, representing a Saudi industrial capability that extends well beyond the Kingdom’s borders.
Schneider Electric is accelerating Saudi Arabia’s digital ambition by delivering end-to-end, AI-ready infrastructure. Through a robust manufacturing footprint in the Kingdom, the company produces local 3-phase UPS systems and cooling chillers, providing a comprehensive “grid-to-chip” portfolio that optimizes data center performance and resilience.
Mohamed Shaheen, Chief Executive Officer of Schneider Electric in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Bahrain and Yemen, stated: “Ten years of Vision 2030 have proven something that matters: Saudi Arabia does not just set ambitions, it delivers on them. What I have seen in five years leading this business in the Kingdom is a country that builds with discipline and purpose. Our commitment to nearly tripling our manufacturing capacity by 2030 is not a marketing statement. It is a production plan that is already underway. We are here for the next decade of this transformation exactly as we were here for the last.”
Decarbonizing the National Grid
The introduction of SF6-free switchgear (AirSeT range) marks a pivotal shift in the Kingdom’s utility infrastructure. By replacing SF6โa gas with 23,500 times the warming potential of CO2โwith pure air technology, Schneider Electric is making the Saudi Green Initiative operational at the grid level.
Transforming Commercial Real Estate
Saudi Arabiaโs retail, healthcare, and hospitality sectors represent a massive opportunity for building-level energy transformation. Schneider Electricโs Digital Building Management solutions are converting these spaces into high-performance assets, reducing energy consumption and aligning with the Kingdomโs evolving sustainability mandates.
Efficiency Through Retrofitting
As efficiency standards tighten, the renovation market has become a commercial priority. The EcoStruxure Building platform integrates HVAC, power, and security into a single management layer, delivering proven energy reductions of up to 30% for existing structures without requiring full reconstruction.
Smart City Innovation in Diriyah
In Diriyah, Schneider Electric is deploying a centralized intelligent smart city platform powered by AVEVA. By integrating big data and machine learning, the project optimizes resource consumption and enhances resident experiences, proving that heritage and digital innovation are mutually reinforcing drivers for world-class destinations.
Investing in Saudi Human Capital
With over $50 million invested and a workforce of 700+, Schneider Electric is a primary driver of local industrial talent. The company’s Riyadh manufacturing facility maintains high Saudi national representation, ensuring that the Kingdomโs technical evolution is led by its own citizens.
Multiplying Private Sector Capability
The EcoXpert partner program has empowered over 350 Saudi businesses to independently design and maintain advanced energy systems. This ecosystem acts as a force multiplier for Vision 2030, building a localized network of technical expertise that strengthens the Kingdomโs private sector sovereignty.
