Tarshid and King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital Launch Energy Efficiency Retrofitting Project in Al-Jouf

The National Energy Services Company (Tarshid) has partnered with King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital to initiate a large-scale retrofitting project aimed at enhancing energy efficiency across the hospital’s facilities in Al-Jouf. The project will encompass 10 buildings, implementing advanced energy-saving measures aligned with global standards to optimize consumption and reduce environmental impact.

Tarshid Board Member and CEO Waled Al-Ghreri highlighted that comprehensive on-site surveys and technical studies were conducted to assess the hospital’s energy usage. Based on the findings, the project will incorporate 13 key measures, focusing on control systems, air conditioning, and lighting improvements.

Key initiatives include upgrading the chiller control system, scheduling air handling units, and integrating variable frequency drives (VFDs) to enhance speed regulation and operational efficiency. Additionally, select air conditioning chillers will be replaced with energy-efficient models, while the building management system will be modernized to synchronize with upgraded cooling and air conditioning systems for optimal performance.

The lighting infrastructure will also undergo significant enhancements, with conventional lighting systems being replaced by high-performance, energy-saving LED solutions. Occupancy sensors and smart motion detectors will be installed to further reduce unnecessary energy consumption.

According to Tarshid, the project is expected to yield substantial energy savings. The hospital’s annual electricity consumption, currently at 12.8 million kilowatt-hours, is projected to decrease to 9.8 million kilowatt-hours following the retrofitting process, representing a 22% reduction in energy use. This equates to saving over 4,000 barrels of oil equivalent and cutting approximately 1,400 metric tons of carbon emissions—an environmental benefit comparable to planting more than 23,000 tree seedlings annually.

The initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader energy efficiency and sustainability goals, reinforcing efforts to modernize infrastructure and reduce carbon footprints across key sectors.