Modon Houses 23 Renewable Energy Factories in Saudi Arabia

A solar plant is seen in Uyayna, north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)
A solar plant is seen in Uyayna, north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)
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Modon Houses 23 Renewable Energy Factories in Saudi Arabia

A solar plant is seen in Uyayna, north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)
A solar plant is seen in Uyayna, north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)

Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) announced that it houses 23 factories to support renewable energy supply chains in the Kingdom, including solar energy panels and systems.

Modon CEO Khalid al-Salem said the Authority supports the renewable energy sector by empowering supply chains and localizing its main components because it is one of the strategic sectors with added value to the national economy.

He added that Modon seeks to attract relevant industrial investments that contribute to realizing Vision 2030 targets and support the Initiative of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for Renewable Energy to reach the perfect energy mix in the Kingdom.

The total area of the factories spans 360,000 square meters in 12 industrial cities, Salem was quoted as saying by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

Salem explained that products include solar cells, slim panels for generating solar energy, solar energy panels, solar energy systems, indoor and outdoor lighting units, systems for charging batteries of photovoltaic and solar power for lighting.

They also include current converters, data display monitors, metal tripods for generating solar power, and other products that support the supply chains of the renewable energy sector.



Saudi Arabia Joins International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy

Officials from the Saudi Energy Ministry after the official announcement of joining the International Partnership for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (Saudi Energy Ministry)
Officials from the Saudi Energy Ministry after the official announcement of joining the International Partnership for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (Saudi Energy Ministry)
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Saudi Arabia Joins International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy

Officials from the Saudi Energy Ministry after the official announcement of joining the International Partnership for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (Saudi Energy Ministry)
Officials from the Saudi Energy Ministry after the official announcement of joining the International Partnership for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (Saudi Energy Ministry)

The Saudi Energy Ministry announced Saturday that the Kingdom has officially joined the International Partnership for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE), as part of its ongoing efforts to foster international collaboration in developing this vital sector.
This accession marks a major step for the Kingdom, reinforcing its pioneering role in global sustainability efforts and in innovating advanced solutions for clean energy, the Ministry said in a statement.
It aligns with Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a key producer and exporter of clean hydrogen, and to achieve greenhouse gases (GHGs) net-zero through the circular carbon economy approach by 2060, or before depending on technology maturity and availability, the statement added.
Saudi Arabia’s involvement in IPHE underscores its commitment to international cooperation as a cornerstone for attaining a more sustainable energy future.
The move also supports the objectives of the “Saudi Green Initiative” and “Middle East Green Initiative,” which focus on reducing carbon emissions and stimulating global demand for clean hydrogen, according to the statement.
"It also aims to contribute to the development and harmonization of regulations and standards that bolster the clean hydrogen economy,” it added.
IPHE serves as a crucial platform for fostering collaboration among member states to expedite the advancement and deployment of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
The partnership is dedicated to exchanging knowledge, supporting relevant research and technologies, and raising awareness about the importance of clean hydrogen in achieving sustainable development.
In this spirit, Saudi Arabia actively participates in numerous international organizations and initiatives linked to the production of clean and low-emission fuels, including the Innovation Mission Initiative, the Clean Energy Ministerial Meeting, the Zero Neutrality Forum for Producers, the Global Methane Initiative, and other related efforts.