Diriyah Company Partners with Kakao Mobility to Develop Cutting-Edge Mobility Solutions

Diriyah Company Partners with Kakao Mobility to Develop Cutting-Edge Mobility Solutions
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Diriyah Company Partners with Kakao Mobility to Develop Cutting-Edge Mobility Solutions

Diriyah Company Partners with Kakao Mobility to Develop Cutting-Edge Mobility Solutions

Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Kakao Mobility. The MoU sets the stage for developing and deploying advanced mobility technologies within the first phase of Diriyah, a flagship sub-project under the broader Diriyah master plan.

A statement from Diriyah Company said the partnership aims to leverage innovative smart parking technologies and develop digital platforms that promote seamless, efficient mobility for Diriyah’s residents and visitors.

By integrating global best practices and innovations in smart mobility, the initiative supports Diriyah’s transformation into a premier global cultural and tourism destination, with a target of attracting more than 50 million visits annually by 2030.

Under the agreement, both parties will collaborate on an in-depth assessment to support the development of smart parking infrastructure and digital platforms at selected sites within the first phase of the Diriyah project. This includes integrating digital parking systems, enabling seamless data connectivity, optimizing user experiences, and designing efficient operational workflows.

Group CEO of Diriyah Company Jerry Inzerillo stated that the agreement marks a significant advancement in smart mobility, underlining the company’s commitment to delivering world-class projects that will serve millions of visitors, boost quality of life in Diriyah, and support the broader goals of Saudi Vision 2030.



Meta Signs Deals to Source More Solar, Wind Power for Data Centers

People walk behind a logo of Meta Platforms company, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo
People walk behind a logo of Meta Platforms company, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo
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Meta Signs Deals to Source More Solar, Wind Power for Data Centers

People walk behind a logo of Meta Platforms company, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo
People walk behind a logo of Meta Platforms company, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

Renewable energy developer Invenergy and social media giant Meta Platforms have signed four deals to supply 791 megawatts (MW) more of solar and wind power to operate data centers, the companies said on Thursday.

This is the latest in a string of deals by Meta to meet the surging power demand of its data centers needed for artificial intelligence technologies using clean energy, Reuters reported.

Last year, Meta had signed four contracts with the Chicago-based Invenergy for 760 MW of solar electricity. Invenergy said Thursday's deals bring the companies' total partnership to 1,800 MW.

Meta has previously announced deals with several large solar projects, a geothermal startup, and is also seeking proposals from nuclear power developers.

The electricity from Invenergy's solar and wind projects in Ohio, Arkansas and Texas will be delivered to the local grid, while Meta will receive the clean energy credits associated with the new generation capacity coming online, the energy company said.

The companies did not disclose the financial details of the deals.