Saudi Arabia outdoor wind power base station supplier

Why are we diversifying into wind energy in Saudi Arabia?

In a natural progression of our proven expertise in the clean energy sector, we are diversifying into wind energy in Saudi Arabia.

How many wind turbines does Saudi Arabia have?

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.

How does a wind farm work in Saudi Arabia?

The electricity generated by the wind farm is evacuated into the Saudi Arabian electricity transmission grid through a 380kV overhead power line. The other transmission infrastructure for the project includes 380KV/132KV gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and 502MVA power transformers.

How much does a wind farm cost in Abu Dhabi?

Estimated to cost £401m ($500m), the onshore wind farm is being developed by a consortium of France-based EDF Renewables (51%) and Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar (49%). Esteyco completed the geotechnical survey for the project in April 2019.

How much electricity will Saudi wind farm generate a year?

At full capacity, the wind farm is expected to generate enough electricity to power approximately 70,000 Saudi homes, while offsetting up to one million tonnes (Mt) of CO 2 emissions a year.

What is EDF doing in Saudi Arabia?

Renewables and Hydro... 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. The Al Henakiyah solar plant is set to emerge as one of the globe’s most colossal solar installations.