TotalEnergies and Saudi company Aljomaih Energy & Water Company have been awarded a contract to build and operate a 400-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in the As Sufun region of Saudi Arabia. The project was granted by the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) following a public tender under the National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP).
25-year power purchase agreement
The electricity generated will be sold to SPPC over a 25-year period under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The plant is scheduled to be commissioned in 2027. According to estimates by the consortium, the photovoltaic facility will supply power to more than 68,400 households once connected to the grid.
The project is part of the sixth phase of the NREP, implemented by the Saudi Ministry of Energy, which aims to reduce the use of liquid fuels in electricity generation. The Kingdom targets 50% of its installed capacity from renewable energy and energy storage systems by 2030, depending on the evolution of demand.
Industrial footprint strengthened in the Kingdom
This is the second project won by the TotalEnergies–Aljomaih consortium under the Saudi programme. TotalEnergies already operates a 119 MW plant in Wadi Al Dawasir and is currently building the 300 MW Rabigh 2 project.
TotalEnergies’ Renewables Director highlighted the continuity of the company’s multi-energy strategy in the country, notably in refining and petrochemicals. For its part, Aljomaih Energy & Water stressed the importance of international partnerships in delivering this project, while underlining its alignment with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Saudi renewable portfolio expansion
The As Sufun photovoltaic project adds to an expanding national portfolio, reflecting a strong commitment by Saudi authorities to secure long-term energy supply while diversifying production sources. The involvement of local and international industrial players reinforces sector momentum, with implementation phases relying on long-term contractual frameworks.
