JEDDAH: Belectric and Sun & Life are building the largest solar power plant in Dhahran.
The 10 MW Photovoltaic Carport System is situated at the recently built North Park offices of Saudi Aramco in Dhahran and will cover all of the 4,500 parking spaces.
Belectric was awarded the project by Saudi-based Al Yamama, the project principal, building Saudi Aramco's Northpark complex including offices and the car park.
Belectric and Sun & Life aim to enhance their cooperation to a full-scale joint venture in contracting of solar power plants, and manufacturing of balance of system components in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement.
"We are very proud to be awarded this project," says Belectric CEO Bernhard Beck.
Sun & Life is looking forward to work with Belectric not only to deliver this Iconic project, but also to combine both group's strengths to develop the solar energy industry, said CEO Abdullah Taibah.
© Arab News 2011
