The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has awarded a 400 MW solar project in As Sufun, Saudi Arabia, to a consortium of TotalEnergies and Aljomaih Energy & Water (AEW). The partners will develop, build, and operate the plant and sell the generated electricity to SPPC under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA). The project is expected to be connected to the grid in 2027 and will supply power to more than 68,400 homes.
The As Sufun project is part of Round 6 of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) overseen by the Ministry of Energy, aiming to reduce reliance on liquid fuels in electricity generation, in line with Saudi Vision 2030, where Saudi Arabia aims to increase the installed capacity shares from renewable energy sources and energy storage systems to reach Up to 50% by 2030, subject to electricity demand growth.
This renewable project is a new milestone for TotalEnergies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where TotalEnergies is currently operating the 119 MW Wadi Al Dawasir solar power plant and building the 300MW Rabigh 2 project.
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“Together with our partner Aljomaih Energy and Water Co, we are thrilled to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s target of increasing the share of renewables in its energy mix. This project marks the second success for our consortium in the Saudi National Renewable Energy Program. TotalEnergies is a close partner of Saudi Arabia, where we are deploying our multi-energy strategy, notably through our participation in major refining and petrochemical assets”, said Olivier Jouny, SVP Renewables at TotalEnergies.
“We are proud to lead the development of the 400 MW As Sufun Solar PV Project in partnership with TotalEnergies. This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting the Saudi Green Initiative and advancing the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. Through our deep local expertise and trusted international partnerships, we continue to contribute to the Kingdom’s energy transition toward a more sustainable future. We also extend our sincere appreciation to SPPC for their continued trust and cooperation”, stated Mr. Ibrahim Aljomaih, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aljomaih Energy and Water Company.
“The 400 MW As Sufun Solar PV Project in the Hail region demonstrates our ongoing efforts to expand our renewable energy investments in the Kingdom. The project will supply clean energy to more than 68,400 households, underscoring our role in supporting the Saudi’s Vision 2030 objectives toward a thriving and sustainable economy”, added Eng. Adnan Buhuligah, Acting CEO of Aljomaih Energy and Water Company.
