ngie SA has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Al Jouf Cement Company (AJCC) to develop a 22-MWp solar installation at AJCC's cement plant in Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders Province.
The photovoltaic (PV) array will provide on-site power generation to AJCC's facility, located south of Turaif Governorate.
This initiative will help AJCC decarbonize its operations by reducing reliance on conventional energy sources. AJCC will purchase all the power generated at a fixed rate, offering energy cost predictability.
Engie will oversee all aspects of the project, including its design, performance, and maintenance. Abdulkarim M Al Nuhayer, CEO of Al Jouf Cement, commented, “At Al Jouf Cement, we are proud to lead by example in adopting sustainable practices within the Kingdom's industrial sector. Our partnership with Engie represents a significant step toward achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 by reducing carbon emissions and embracing renewable energy.”
