Grand Mosque’s Electricity Bill Reaches SAR 15 Million Per Month
A recent report highlights the immense energy demands required to operate the mosque’s advanced infrastructure.
The electricity bill for the Grand Mosque in Makkah reaches approximately SAR 15 million per month, depending on the season. The figure, which tends to rise during Ramadan and Hajj due to increased activity, was shared by the state-owned Al Ekhbariya channel in a recent televised segment.
The report highlights the immense energy demands required to operate the mosque’s advanced infrastructure, which includes 100 megavolt-amperes of daily consumption distributed across several major systems. Among these are over 120,000 lighting units, 883 air conditioning systems, and 4,323 ventilation and misting fans. The cooling system alone operates with a capacity of 155,000 tonnes.
Additional facilities supported by this electrical load include 8,000 speakers powering a world-class sound system, more than 8,000 surveillance cameras, 519 escalators, and 100 multilingual interactive screens serving worshippers and visitors.
