Powering a Sustainable Future with EDF in Saudi Arabia
EDF has more than 2,000 MW of renewable capacity installed and under development, and spearheaded the development of the Dumat Al Jandal wind farm – the groundbreaking first utility-scale wind project in Saudi Arabia.
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2,000+MWp
renewable power capacity installed and under development
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4,000,000CO₂ metric tons
offset / year by 2026
Al Henakiyah to rank among the world’s most extensive solar plants
The Al Henakiyah solar plant is set to emerge as one of the globe’s most colossal solar installations. A consortium comprising of EDF Renewables, Masdar, and Nesma Company has secured a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) for this 1,100 MW project. Nestled in Al Madinah province, the plant is slated for grid connection by 2025, promising to power with clean electricity over 190,000 homes and offset more than 1.8 million tons of CO₂ each year.
Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the project will propel the nation towards a greener future, aiming for renewables to constitute 50% of its energy mix. The construction phase is set to invigorate the local economy, with a pledge to source at least 19% of materials, equipment, and services from Saudi businesses.
EDF to drive the sustainable vision for the AMAALA project
Red Sea Global has forged a 25-year collaboration with EDF and Masdar to spearhead the development and management of the energy and water systems for AMAALA, a destination situated along the coast of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. Designed as an off-grid, zero-carbon haven, AMAALA will be solely powered by solar energy, contributing to an annual reduction of nearly 500,000 tons of CO₂ emissions. The resort’s green infrastructure is comprised of renewable energy solutions that will deliver clean electricity and water sustainably, producing 410,000 MWh of energy each year—sufficient to supply electricity to 10,000 homes. Ensuring uninterrupted power supply, a 700 MWh battery storage system will be in place, alongside a desalination facility capable of generating 37 million liters of water every day. This initiative is in harmony with AMAALA’s dedication to supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
The largest and most powerful wind farm in the Middle East
The Dumat Al Jandal wind farm stands as a pioneering achievement in Saudi Arabia, marking the kingdom’s inaugural venture into wind energy and claiming the title of the most substantial wind farm in the Middle East. This 400 MW landmark project is the result of a joint effort by a consortium helmed by EDF Renewables and Masdar —2 globally recognised leaders in renewable energy— and Nesma Company. The assembly of the initial turbines commenced in August 2020 at the site, which is situated 900km north of Riyadh, within Saudi Arabia’s Al Jouf region. The facility is composed of 99 wind turbines, each boasting a 4.2 MW capacity. Now in full operation, the wind farm generates eco-friendly, renewable energy sufficient to meet the electricity needs of 70,000 households in Saudi Arabia.
South Jeddah Noor: EDF Renewables commissioned its first solar park in KSA
In 2021, a consortium comprising of EDF Renewables, Masdar, and Nesma Company was entrusted with the tasks of design, finance, build and operate the impressive 300 MW utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This project was delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the consortium's capabilities and underlining the continued progress towards renewable energy even amidst global challenges. The facility, now fully operational, is a testament to this commitment, delivering clean electricity that caters to the energy requirements of 45,000 households in the locality.
