The consortium composed of TotalEnergies and Saudi developer Aljomaih Energy & Water (AEW) has been awarded, following a tender conducted by the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC), the license to develop, construct and operate a 400 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in As Sufun, Saudi Arabia.
The electricity generated will be sold to SPPC under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The solar power plant is expected to be connected to the grid in 2027 and will power more than 68,400 homes.
The As Sufun project is part of the sixth phase of the National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP), overseen by the Ministry of Energy. The programme aims to reduce reliance on liquid fuels in electricity generation, in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan, which aims to achieve up to 50% of installed capacity from renewable energy and energy storage systems by 2030, depending on the growth in electricity demand.
“Together with our partner Aljomaih Energy and Water, we are delighted to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s objective of increasing the share of renewable energy in its energy mix. This project marks the second success of our consortium within the framework of the Saudi National Renewable Energy Programme. TotalEnergies is a long-standing partner of Saudi Arabia, where we are deploying our multi-energy strategy, notably through our participation in major assets in refining and petrochemicals,” said Olivier Jouny, Director of Renewables at TotalEnergies.
“We are proud to lead the development of the 400 MW As Sufun solar photovoltaic project in partnership with TotalEnergies. This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting the Saudi Green Initiative and advancing the goals of Vision 2030. Through our deep local expertise and trusted international partnerships, we continue to contribute to the Kingdom’s energy transition towards a more sustainable future. We also express our sincere gratitude to SPPC for its continued trust and cooperation,” said Mr. Ibrahim Aljomaih, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aljomaih Energy and Water Company.
“The 400 MW As Sufun solar photovoltaic project in the Hail region illustrates our continued efforts to expand our investments in renewable energy in the Kingdom. The project will provide green energy to more than 68,400 households, underscoring our role in supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 for a prosperous and sustainable economy,” added Adnan Buhuligah, Acting Managing Director of Aljomaih Energy and Water Company.
According to the promoters, the new renewable project represents an important milestone for TotalEnergies in Saudi Arabia, where the company currently operates the 119 MW Wadi Al Dawasir solar power plant and is building the 300 MW Rabigh 2 project.