A consortium, comprising China Energy International Group Co., Ltd., China Energy Engineering Group Guangdong Power Engineering Co., Ltd., and China Energy Engineering Group Northwest China Electric Power Test Research Institute Co., Ltd., announces that excavation for the first turbine foundation of Shaqra 1 GW Wind Power Project officially commenced, signaling the project’s move into on-site construction.
Situated between Al-Majma’ah and Al-Mu’ajjibah in Riyadh Province, the project is a cornerstone of the renewable-energy roadmap under “Saudi Vision 2030”.
Once operational, it is expected to generate approximately 106.5 billion kWh of electricity and reduce CO2 emissions by around 45 million tonnes over the next 25 years. It will significantly advance Saudi Arabia’s energy transition and support the realization of its carbon neutrality goals.
Earlier, the consortium announces that it has signed the EPC Contract for Shaqra 1 GW Wind Power Project.(read more)
Related: Saudi Arabia awards $8.3 Billion Worth 15,000 MW Solar and Wind Energy Projects
China’s Goldwind will supply the Wind Turbine for Shaqra Wind Power Project. (read more)
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