Tamimi Markets Signs Solar Lease Deal with Yellow Door Energy to Power Distribution Centers in Jeddah and Dammam

Tamimi Markets, one of the Kingdom’s leading retail brands, has signed a solar power plant lease agreement with Yellow Door Energy to supply clean electricity to its distribution centers in Jeddah and Dammam.

The agreement marks a significant step in Tamimi Markets’ sustainability strategy, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its net-zero carbon emissions target by 2060.

Under the contract, Yellow Door Energy will finance, design, build, operate, and maintain rooftop solar power plants with a total capacity of 900 kilowatts—465 kilowatts for the Jeddah center and 435 kilowatts across two Dammam locations. The installation will span approximately 7,200 square meters and include over 1,500 high-efficiency bifacial solar panels.

Once operational, the plants are expected to generate 1.5 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy annually, reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 586 metric tons each year. Construction is already underway, with project completion targeted by the end of 2025.

Tamimi Markets CEO Bobby Rajendran emphasized the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship, stating, “Sustainability is an integral part of our culture. This partnership with Yellow Door Energy will help reduce our carbon footprint, strengthen business resilience, and contribute meaningfully to Saudi Arabia’s climate goals.”

Yellow Door Energy executives echoed the importance of the collaboration. Hisham Al-Hujailan, CEO for the Middle East, noted, “This project reflects the Kingdom’s leadership in sustainability and will deliver substantial emissions reductions and energy savings.” Regional Director Khaled Shabaro added that the company has now signed five solar leasing contracts in Saudi Arabia and aims to expand further in support of the 2060 net-zero goal.

The leasing model allows Tamimi Markets to benefit from renewable energy without upfront capital investment or operational risk, while continuing to focus on delivering quality retail experiences across the Kingdom.