The installation of the first wind turbines in Saudi Arabia soon

ArabiaWeather.com – Sinan Khalaf – The Renewable Resources Division of Saudi Aramco Energy Systems is collaborating with General Electric, listed on the New York Stock Exchange: GE, to install the first wind turbines in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the Turaif Power Distribution Plant located north of The kingdom.

This initiative is in line with the Saudi Vision 2030, which was approved by the Council of Ministers, and aims to localize a large part of the value chains in the renewable energy sector, as an initial goal was set to generate 9.5 gigawatts using renewable energy.

The project is the first installation of the modern 2.75-120 wind turbines developed by “General Electric” in the region, as these turbines are designed to be compatible with the climatic conditions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Wind turbines are among the digital industrial solutions that take advantage of the industrial internet platform by analyzing tens of thousands of data points every second, ensuring energy productivity and operational efficiency.

On this occasion, Eng. Abdulaziz Al-Judaimi, Vice President of “Saudi Aramco Energy Systems” said in an official statement: “We are committed to working to cover the growing demand for energy resources in the Kingdom and with the highest standards of efficiency through the energy system fuel consumption improvement program, and the development of innovative solutions in the renewable energy sector.” . These steps are consistent in their content and objectives with the Saudi Vision 2030 towards benefiting from national and international expertise in expanding the scope of adopting renewable energy systems. The installation of wind turbines will allow the Saudi Aramco and General Electric teams to gain more experience in implementing wind energy projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

Several studies have confirmed the significant advantages of wind power generation in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the northern regions, and according to the Renewable Energy Atlas report, high wind speeds of up to 8 meters or more per second (which is significantly higher than the economic viability rate of wind power) Winds (about 6 meters per second) occur in the northeastern and central regions of the Kingdom, in addition to the areas bordering the mountains to the west.

It is noteworthy that “General Electric” has recently announced the launch of a number of initiatives with its strategic partners, including “Saudi Aramco”, to support the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030, including diversifying economic resources, enhancing local industrial capabilities, developing human resources, and raising levels of efficiency and productivity in various sectors. Energy, aviation, healthcare and digital technologies. In the energy sector, “General Electric” and “Saudi Aramco” look forward to continuing cooperation between the two parties in enhancing energy productivity using renewable resources in the Kingdom, in order to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.