MAN Energy Solutions will supply 25 biofuel-optimised gensets with a total generating capacity of 112MW to the Red Sea Project in Saudi Arabia.
The Red Sea Project is a sustainable tourism project planned for Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast and will include 50 resorts spanning 22 islands and inland locations, as well as an international airport.
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The project will be powered by solar energy and battery storage supported by MAN gensets at six locations.
MAN Energy Solutions will supply four MAN 18V51/60, 19 × MAN 9L21/31S, and 2 × MAN 6L21/31S gensets, optimised for use with B100 biofuel.
“An environmentally-friendly energy supply also needs to be safe and reliable. Even if solar energy is not available, the power supply can still be completely climate-neutral thanks to our engines which ensure a safe back-up,” said Ghassan Saab, head of power plants, MEA region at MAN Energy Solutions.
“The six power plants will provide highly flexible load-support without additionally impacting the climate. With this setup, the resort can offer its guests sustainable recreation with a guilt-free conscience while guaranteeing the power supply,” added Saab.
The project will utilise sustainable infrastructure and will function independently from the national grid. This strategy is in line with the government’s Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to promote economic diversification, development of the private sector, and improved opportunities and quality of life for Saudi people.
The first phase of the project is scheduled to conclude at the end of 2023.
