Saudi-based global utility company ACWA Power has obtained the Commercial Operation certificate for Group 2 of the Sudair solar photovoltaic Independent Power Plant (IPP) project in Sudair Industrial City.
Group 2, representing a 25% capacity increase over Group 1, is now operational, bringing the total capacity in commercial operation to 1,125 megawatts.
The $906.5 million project achieved commercial close in the third quarter of 2021, with ACWA Power holding a 35% stake in Sudair One Renewable Energy Company.
The Sudair Solar PV IPP is part of the Public Investment Fund’s renewable energy program, contributing to Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Programme.
ACWA Power, a global leader in renewable energy and green hydrogen, has inked significant agreements worth a total of $746 million at the Future Investment Initiative (FII7) in Riyadh. These agreements are poised to drive clean energy and sustainability initiatives across various regions.
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 project in Saudi Arabia, adding 25% more capacity. With a total of 1,125 megawatts now in commercial operation, this $906.5 million project supports Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy Programme and is a significant step in the country's renewable energy goals.){kind=link}