Maaden Bauxite and Alumina Company Partners with Emerge for Renewable Energy Project

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Maaden Bauxite and Alumina Company (MBAC), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden), has signed a power purchase agreement with Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF power solutions, to develop a solar power project that will supply the Al Baitha Bauxite Mine with clean, renewable energy for the next 30 years. This off-grid energy facility will integrate a ground-mounted 8 MWp solar photovoltaic array with a 30 MWh battery energy storage system, ensuring a 24/7 electricity supply. The project is expected to generate approximately 17,300 MWh of electricity annually and will help avoid around 13,800 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per year, equivalent to removing more than 3,000 cars from the road annually.

Key Takeaways:

  • MBAC has signed a power purchase agreement with Emerge to develop a solar power project that will supply the Al Baitha Bauxite Mine with clean, renewable energy for 30 years.
  • The off-grid energy facility will integrate a 8 MWp solar photovoltaic array with a 30 MWh battery energy storage system, ensuring a 24/7 electricity supply.
  • The project is expected to generate approximately 17,300 MWh of electricity annually.
  • The project will help avoid around 13,800 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year, equivalent to removing more than 3,000 cars from the road annually.
  • Ali Al Qahtani, Executive Vice-President of Maaden's aluminum business, expressed the company's commitment to driving renewable energy across operations and advancing sustainable solutions.
  • Abdulaziz Alobaidli, Chairman of Emerge and Chief Operating Officer at Masdar, highlighted the value Emerge brings to industries looking to decarbomize and optimize energy usage.
  • Emerge will deliver a full turnkey solution for the project, managing all aspects, including financing, design, procurement, construction, operation, and maintenance.

Statistics:

  • 30 years: the duration of the power purchase agreement
  • 8 MWp: the size of the solar photovoltaic array
  • 30 MWh: the capacity of the battery energy storage system
  • 17,300 MWh: the annual electricity generation expected from the facility
  • 13,800 tonnes: the annual CO₂ emissions avoided by the project, equivalent to removing more than 3,000 cars from the road annually
  • 24/7: the guaranteed electricity supply to the Al Baitha Bauxite Mine

Sources:

  • TradeArabia News Service, 2025 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group
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