Elsewedy Electric for Power Transmission & Distribution has reported the successful completion and handover of the El Saad Solar Plant, a landmark project, which has now officially moved into its operations and maintenance stage.
It is situated 85km east of Riyadh with a peak generation capacity of 348.6 MW, making it one of the key utility-scale renewable energy resources of the kingdom.
The milestone marks the inaugural utility-scale photovoltaic plant by Elsewedy Electric in the Gulf region, which started in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
It highlights the strategic investment that the firm has made to increase its presence in high-growth markets in renewable energy and how the firm is working hard to facilitate the clean energy transition in the kingdom.
Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC) has been awarded to Elsewedy Electric on the Power Transmission and Distribution El Saad project, which was developed in collaboration with Jinko Power and Al Ghazala Energy Company Limited. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) is the final off-taker of the project.
However, the successful implementation and delivery of the El Saad project is a landmark in the growth strategy by Elsewedy Electric in the region.
The company has shown outstanding engineering performance and project management that has seen the completion of the initial 24-month schedule adjusted to a very short time of 16.5 months.
This prompt delivery portrays the robustness, believability, and durability of the integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) skills of Elsewedy Electric.
The harmonious connection of the solar plant to the high-voltage grid, reinforced by extensive operations and maintenance services, exceeded the expectations of partners and supervisory authorities.
The project helps in strengthening the position of Elsewedy Electric as a reputable stakeholder towards the clean energy goals in the region and, at the same time, provides long-term operational efficiency and grid reliability.
The project was supported by the OCA Global consultant and strategic collaborators such as Elsewedy Transformers, Alfanar, Siemens Energy, and Schneider Electric Saudi Arabia, which guaranteed the smooth delivery of quality services at every stage.
In addition to the solar generation facility, Elsewedy Electric designed and supplied a 33/132 kV high-voltage substation and a 600m overhead transmission line.
TradeArabia News Service reported that the project utilizes improved PV technology, inverters, power conversion systems, high-voltage interconnection infrastructure, and high-voltage and sophisticated protection and control systems are integrated into the project to provide efficient, reliable, and resilient performance.
