How TotalEnergies is Creating 400MW of Saudi Solar Energy

TotalEnergies is aiming to reduce 40% of its scope 1 and 2 emissions from its operated activities by 2030.

A key way the company is doing this is through collaborations and renewable energy.

The consortium involving TotalEnergies and Saudi developer Aljomaih Energy & Water (AEW) has been awarded the license to develop, build and operate a 400 MW solar power plant in As Sufun, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi’s solar energy plant

The license to operate the solar park was awarded by the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC), with an overall aim to power more than 68,400 homes.

When the electricity is produced, it is set to be sold to SPPC via a 25 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) once being connected to the grid in 2027.

The project is part of Round 6 of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) which is overseen by the Ministry of Energy.

The NREP’s aim is to reduce reliance on liquid fuels in electricity generation, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

The Saudi Vision 2030 is Saudi Arabia’s aim to increase the installed capacity shares from renewable energy sources and energy storage systems to reach up to 50% by 2030 – subject to electricity demand growth.

“Together with our partner Aljomaih Energy and Water Co, we are thrilled to contribute to Saudi Arabia's target of increasing the share of renewables in its energy mix,” says Olivier Jouny, SVP Renewables at TotalEnergies.

“This project marks the second success for our consortium in the Saudi National Renewable Energy Program. 

“TotalEnergies is a close partner of Saudi Arabia, where we are deploying our multi-energy strategy, notably through our participation in major refining and petrochemical assets.”

Saudi Arabia’s sustainable future 

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is also shaping Saudi Arabia’s renewable and sustainable future.

The PIF is central to delivering Saudi Arabia’s environmental goals, directing a broad portfolio of sustainable investments.

By mid-2024 it had committed US$19.4bn to green projects, with US$5.2bn disbursed across renewable energy, sustainable water management, pollution control and green buildings, aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 

“The 400 MW As Sufun Solar PV Project in Hail region demonstrates our ongoing efforts to expand our renewable energy investments in the Kingdom,” says Eng. Adnan Buhuligah, Acting CEO of Aljomaih Energy and Water Company.

“The project will supply clean energy to more than 68,400 households, underscoring our role in supporting the Saudi’s Vision 2030 objectives toward a thriving and sustainable economy.”

PIF is driving development of 70% of the Kingdom’s renewable energy infrastructure, supporting the target of 50% renewables in the national energy mix by 2030. 

The fund also issued the world’s first 100-year green bond and operates under a robust Green Finance Framework.

TotalEnergies climate progress

TotalEnergies keeps oil and gas at the core of its business while expanding its renewable portfolio. 

In 2024 it invested nearly US$5bn in low-carbon energy, including US$4bn in electricity assets. 

“We are proud to lead the development of the 400 MW As Sufun Solar PV Project in partnership with TotalEnergies,” says Mr. Ibrahim Aljomaih, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aljomaih Energy and Water Company.

“This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting the Saudi Green Initiative and advancing the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. 

“Through our deep local expertise and trusted international partnerships, we continue to contribute to the Kingdom’s energy transition toward a more sustainable future. 

“We also extend our sincere appreciation to SPPC for their continued trust and cooperation.”

The company says its mixed renewable and oil approach sustains profitability and accelerates its transition. 

In power, net electricity output rose 23% last year and electricity exceeded 10% of the sales mix, a key marker of its shift to renewables.

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