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Sadafco solar power plant starts operation

RIYADH, July 28, 2016

Sadafco has commenced operations of its new photovoltaic-diesel hybrid system that delivers up to 40 per cent of its Riyadh Regional Distribution Centre's daytime energy requirements.

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (Sadafco) has commenced operations of its new photovoltaic (PV)-diesel hybrid system that delivers up to 40 per cent of its Riyadh Regional Distribution Centre's (RDC) daytime energy requirements, said a report.

Wout Matthijs, CEO of Sadafco, said the RDC Solar Project is a huge step towards the company becoming more sustainable business. "This is not just about powering our business, but reducing our operation’s carbon footprint in a way that is socially responsible," he was quoted as syaing by the Saudi Gazette report.

Covering a surface area of about 1,600 sq m, a total of over 2,000 solar cells were installed atop the carport structures in the parking area, offering the additional benefit of sun shade for cars, it said.

The project will operate high performance thin film photovoltaic modules from US-based First Solar. These modules deliver more energy than conventional crystalline silicon panels, in the hot, humid and dusty conditions experienced in the greater part of Saudi Arabia.

The hybrid system will not only result in cost savings from reduced diesel consumption on the generators necessary for an off-the-grid facility, but will decrease pollution as well, added the report.
 




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