Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2025 — A consortium formed by France’s TotalEnergies and Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power (AEW) has won the contract to develop, construct, and operate the 400-megawatt As Sufun Solar Power Plant in Saudi Arabia. The project, awarded through a competitive tender by the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC), represents another major step in the Kingdom’s drive to expand its renewable energy capacity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
A Major Boost for Saudi Arabia’s Clean Energy Ambitions
Once completed, the As Sufun solar facility will generate enough electricity to power approximately 68,000 households, helping diversify the country’s energy mix and lower carbon emissions. Under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed with SPPC, all electricity produced by the plant will be supplied directly to the national grid.
Commercial operations are expected to begin in 2027, marking one of the flagship projects under the sixth round of Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Program (NREP). The initiative, overseen by the Ministry of Energy, aims to transform the Kingdom’s power generation landscape by significantly expanding solar and wind capacity.
Supporting Vision 2030 and Energy Transition Goals
The As Sufun project directly supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, a national plan to build a more sustainable and diversified economy. One of the program’s key energy goals is to generate 50% of the Kingdom’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030, reducing the use of liquid fuels for power generation.
By integrating large-scale solar capacity into its energy portfolio, Saudi Arabia is accelerating efforts to become a regional leader in clean power production, while also contributing to its global commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Global Collaboration Driving Local Impact
The partnership between TotalEnergies, a global energy major, and ACWA Power, one of the Middle East’s most prominent renewable energy developers, underscores the growing importance of international collaboration in advancing the region’s sustainability agenda.
Both companies bring significant experience to the project:
TotalEnergies has a global renewable energy portfolio exceeding 22 gigawatts and continues to expand across solar, wind, and hydrogen markets.
ACWA Power, headquartered in Riyadh, currently operates in 12 countries with a total power generation capacity exceeding 50 GW, including a growing number of renewable projects under Saudi Arabia’s clean energy framework.
Their joint venture for the As Sufun plant will combine TotalEnergies’ technical expertise and ACWA Power’s regional project development strength, ensuring efficient implementation and long-term operational excellence.
Accelerating the National Renewable Energy Program
The awarding of the As Sufun project is part of the sixth procurement round of the NREP, a key initiative managed by SPPC to fast-track renewable deployment across the Kingdom. Through this program, Saudi Arabia has already tendered and launched several large-scale solar projects, contributing to a growing pipeline that positions the country among the most dynamic renewable markets in the world.
Energy analysts say the As Sufun solar plant not only adds capacity but also strengthens the Kingdom’s ability to attract foreign investment and technology partnerships in clean energy. As solar power costs continue to decline, projects like these will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of sustainable infrastructure across the Middle East.
A New Chapter in the Kingdom’s Energy Evolution
As Saudi Arabia pushes forward with its clean energy transformation, the TotalEnergies–ACWA Power collaboration stands as a model for how global and regional expertise can align to achieve long-term sustainability goals.
With construction expected to commence soon and commercial operations targeted for 2027, the As Sufun Solar Power Plant represents not just a new project, but a symbol of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to a greener future — one powered increasingly by the sun.
