megawatt each, to be installed on the North and South Laboratories of the university. The photovoltaic plant, valued at 11.3 million euros, is also the first large-scale solar project of its kind in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). It will occupy 11,577 square meters of roof space and produce 3,332 megawatt hours of clean energy annually, while also saving up to 1,666 tons of yearly carbon emissions. This equates to carbon offsets for approximately 11,758 million kilometers of air travel. “With its arid climate and vast desert landmass, Saudi Arabia is geographically optimal for harnessing solar power,” said Florent Abadie, director, Development and Technology Asia-Pacific at Conergy.
