Saudi Arabia: Total Teams up with Zahid Group to Develop Solar Energy

Saudi Arabia: Total Teams up with Zahid Group to Develop Solar Energy

Zahid Group is represented by Altaaqa Alternative Solutions while Total is represented by Total Solar Distributed Generation. SAFEER's mission is to bring affordable and reliable solar energy solutions to commercial and industrial customers across Saudi Arabia. The company aims to lead the way in the creation of an ecosystem for distributed generation through state-of-the-art solutions, and the development of local content and talent while maintaining a second-to-none commitment to safety and quality. Specializing in commercial and industrial solar installations on rooftops and carports, the joint venture will leverage Total's expertise across the entire solar value chain and Altaaqa's 18 years of leadership in delivering independent power and water utility solutions in the Kingdom. Both the Zahid Group and Total have a track record of successful investments in the Kingdom's oil and gas and energy sectors, creating numerous career opportunities while also being catalysts in the elevation of industry standards and best practices. The establishment of SAFEER comes as a natural response to the Ministry of Energy's directive to promote renewable distributed generation in the Kingdom, the companies said. Julien Pouget, senior vice president, renewables at Total, said: "In line with our 2050 carbon neutrality ambition and our growth strategy in