April 2025 – Saudi Arabia: Assystem Radicon has announced a major milestone in the Kingdom’s renewable energy journey with the signing of a contract with Shanghai Electric Group. The agreement covers the provision of Design and Detail Engineering Services for the ambitious Al Sadawi Round 5 Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Plant (IPP), a key project under Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Program (NREP).
As part of this strategic collaboration, Assystem Radicon will be responsible for delivering comprehensive design and engineering services. Their scope includes the development of two substations located at the project site, engineering of the overhead transmission lines that will connect these substations to the national grid via the Bulk Supply Point (BSP) substation, and performing necessary modifications to the BSP itself.
Earlier this month, Shanghai Electric Group formalized its commitment to the Al Sadawi project by signing a cooperation agreement with MASDAR, the UAE’s clean energy pioneer. The deal underscores the regional commitment to sustainable energy development and strengthens strategic ties in clean energy innovation between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The Al Sadawi Solar PV project is part of Round 5 of the NREP, which is spearheading the Kingdom’s transition to renewable energy in line with Vision 2030 goals. With a planned total capacity of 2,000 megawatts (2 GW), the solar farm is set to be one of the largest in the region. It is expected to play a vital role in diversifying the country’s energy mix and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The project is slated to reach commercial operation in the second quarter of 2027, marking another significant step forward in Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy roadmap. Once operational, the Al Sadawi plant will generate enough clean electricity to power hundreds of thousands of homes, contribute to significant reductions in carbon emissions, and support the Kingdom’s commitment to achieving net-zero goals.
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