Damascus is the site of three Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and two technical cooperation agreements for solar energy projects in the Widyan Al-Rabie area of Rif Dimashq. These projects have a combined capacity of 760 MW and include battery energy storage systems with a total capacity of 1,077 MWh.
According to SPA, the agreements were signed on August 5, 2026, under the supervision of the Saudi Ministry of Energy. The PPAs were signed between Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Ahmed Al-Harfi Company and the Syrian Electricity Company, with terms between 20 and 25 years and tariffs starting at 3 US cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
Mohammed Ahmed Al-Harfi Company also signed technical cooperation agreements with Saudi Electricity Project Development Company (PDC) and Siemens Energy. The PDC agreement focuses on specialized engineering and advisory services for project management and implementation. The Siemens Energy agreement covers the transfer of technical expertise regarding power generation, energy storage systems, and main substations.
In February, Saudi Electricity Project Development Company signed a framework agreement with the Syrian side for technical and engineering services for energy projects.
What are the technical specifications of the solar projects in Rif Dimashq? The solar energy projects located in the Widyan Al-Rabie area of Rif Dimashq have a combined capacity of 760 MW. To support this generation, the projects include battery energy storage systems that provide a total storage capacity of 1,077 MWh.
What are the terms of the Power Purchase Agreements signed in Damascus? The Power Purchase Agreements signed between the Syrian Electricity Company and Mohammed Ahmed Al-Harfi Company have terms ranging from 20 to 25 years. These agreements provide electricity at competitive tariffs that start at 3 US cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
Which companies are providing technical cooperation for these energy projects? Mohammed Ahmed Al-Harfi Company signed agreements with two entities. The Saudi Electricity Project Development Company (PDC) provides specialized engineering and advisory services, while Siemens Energy provides technical expertise in power generation, energy storage systems, and main substations.