Tarshid Completes Solar Panel Installation at Riyadh Hospital, Aiming for Significant Energy Savings and Reduced Carbon Emissions

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The National Energy Services Company (Tarshid) has successfully completed the installation of solar panels and systems at Al-Iman General Hospital in Riyadh. The project aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce consumption by generating solar power for on-site use. The installed solar system has a total capacity of 638 kilowatts, expected to result in annual energy savings of approximately 1 million kilowatt-hours. This achievement is a key step towards boosting efficiency and supporting the Kingdom's strategic sustainability goals in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

Key Takeaways:

  • The installed solar system has a total capacity of 638 kilowatts, which is expected to result in annual energy savings of approximately 1 million kilowatt-hours.
  • The project aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce consumption by generating solar power for on-site use, in line with the highest international standards and best practices.
  • The total targeted annual electricity consumption for the project was approximately 22.8 million kilowatt-hours, which is expected to drop to 21.8 million kilowatt-hours annually following the installation of the solar system.
  • The anticipated savings from the project are equivalent to conserving over 1,500 barrels of oil and avoiding approximately 560 metric tons of harmful carbon emissions.
  • The project supports the Kingdom's strategic sustainability goals in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
  • Tarshid Board Member and CEO Waled Al-Ghreri stated that the company conducted field surveys and technical studies before installing the solar panels and systems.

Statistics:

  • 638 kilowatts: The total capacity of the installed solar system.
  • 1 million kilowatt-hours: The expected annual energy savings from the project.
  • 22.8 million kilowatt-hours: The total targeted annual electricity consumption for the project.
  • 21.8 million kilowatt-hours: The expected annual electricity consumption following the installation of the solar system.
  • 1,500 barrels of oil: The amount of oil equivalent to the anticipated savings from the project.
  • 560 metric tons: The amount of carbon emissions avoided through the project.
  • 9,000 seedlings: The equivalent number of trees that would have to be planted to achieve the same environmental impact as the project.

Sources:

  • Saudi Press Agency: "Tarshid Completes Solar Installation at Al-Iman General Hospital". 22 Jul 2025.
  • Tarshid: "Tarshid Completes Solar Panel Installation at Riyadh Hospital, Achieves Significant Energy Savings and Reduced Carbon Emissions". (Source: Exact wording and format from the original text)