Masjid Al Haram’s Monthly Electricity Bill Reaches $4 Million After Expansion

According to a report by Al Ekhbariya TV, the Grand Mosque (Masjid al Haram) in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, one of Islam’s holiest sites, now faces a monthly electricity expense of SR15 million, equivalent to around $4 million.

The mosque’s expansive facilities consume nearly 100 megavolt amperes (MVA) of power each day, reflecting the massive energy demands of its advanced infrastructure.

The news coincides with the completion of the third expansion of the Grand Mosque, the largest in its history, which has been designed to accommodate more than 2 million worshipers at one time.

This extensive expansion incorporates a wide array of modern systems, including an audio network with 8,000 speakers, over 8,000 surveillance cameras, and more than 120,000 lighting units.

In addition, the facility boasts a cooling system with a capacity of 155,000 tons, 883 air conditioning units, 4,323 ventilation and misting fans, 519 escalators, and 100 interactive screens operating in 16 languages.

The high energy consumption is attributed to the vast and sophisticated array of systems that help maintain the comfort and safety of millions of visitors. As pilgrims from around the world visit the mosque, particularly during the peak periods of Hajj and Umrah, the energy needs of the facility continue to rise.

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