Our history

From vision to global impact.

Our story began in 2002, when the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia opened the power and water sector to private participation. It marked a pivotal shift in how essential resources could be developed, delivered, and managed for national growth.

Recognizing the opportunity to create lasting impact, Vision Invest, alongside Abunayyan Trading Company and Abdulkadir Al Muhaidib & Sons Co., partnered with the MADA Group to establish Acwa Power in 2004. What began as a bold collaboration soon grew into a mission with a clear ambition: to transform the energy and water sector, through innovation, partnership, and long-term value creation.

In 2013 the Public Investment Fund (“PIF’) acquired a 15.2% stake (first through its subsidiary Sanabil Direct Investments Company) and by 2020 PIF had become our largest shareholder with a 50% stake, signaling our strong strategic alignment with Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy goals. In 2021 we went public on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) after a highly successful offering targeting institutional and retail investors.

From these origins, Acwa (formerly known as ACWA Power) has evolved into a global leader in renewable energy, water desalination, and sustainable infrastructure. To reflect our continued evolution and global ambition, in 2025 we introduced a refreshed brand identity, reinforcing our purpose to create value and drive progress for people and the planet.

  1. 2025

    We become Acwa. A new chapter.

    2025 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    In 2025 we changed our name from ACWA Power to simply, Acwa, reflecting our evolution and aspiration ambition. Among a global field of sector leaders, we stand as the integrated leader in sustainability infrastructure, a position we work to honor every day. The rebrand marks more than a change in name; and it affirms our purpose to create value and drive progress for people and the planet.

    Landmark agreements signed

    2025 Senegal

    Acwa signs landmark agreements with Senegal Government for West Africa's largest seawater desalination project powered by renewable energy.

    China renewable deal tops 1GW

    2025 China

    Milestone entry into China's renewable energy market with investment agreements for over 1GW of projects across multiple provinces. This milestone marks a key step in Acwa’s China Strategy that was launched in 2023.

    MoUs signed with Italian partners

    2025 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with four prominent Italian organizations. These agreements, signed during the visit of the Italian PM to Saudi Arabia, on the sidelines of the Saudi-Italian High Level Roundtable Meeting in AlUla, aim to foster collaboration across project finance, insurance, energy generation, and water desalination technologies.

    Record signings at flagship event

    2025 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Seven partnership agreements on the sidelines of Acwa’s Riyadh-based flagship Innovation Days event, the highest in the history of the annual event. The agreements were signed with local and international entities.

    US$ 693m deal with ENGIE

    2025 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signing of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with the regional subsidiary of French utility developer ENGIE, to acquire assets at an amount of US$ 693 million. This strategic acquisition encompasses operating capacities of 4.61GW of gas-fired power generation and 1.11 million cubic meters per day (m3/day) of water desalination facilities, as well as the related operations and maintenance companies in Kuwait and Bahrain.

    Landmark wind project in Egypt

    2025 Egypt

    Signing of a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) for a landmark 2 GW wind project in Egypt. Representing a significant investment of approximately US$ 2.3 billion.

  2. 2024

    Breaking ground on Beruniy Wind

    2024 Republic of Uzbekistan

    Broke ground on the Beruniy Wind Independent Power Plant (IPP) project, in a ceremony attended by H.E. Shavket Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This marked the start of several pivotal projects in the field of renewable energy.

    China Southern partnership

    2024 China

    Announced the completion of a Sale and Purchase Agreement(s) to sell 35% of its shareholding in ACWA Power Bash Wind Project Holding Company Limited and ACWA Power Uzbekistan Wind Project Holding Company limited to China Southern Power Grid International (HK) Co. Ltd.

    Major solar projects signed

    2024 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Along with Badeel (a PIF-owned company) and SAPCO (an Aramco subsidiary), signed 5,500 MW power purchase agreements with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) for the development of three major solar PV projects in Saudi Arabia.

  3. 2023

    MoU signed with Verbund

    2023 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed an MoU with Verbund to jointly explore the potential development of green hydrogen projects in the Middle East to produce hydrogen that will be used by Verbund as a renewable energy source to Central Europe, with a primary focus on Austria.

    Head of terms signed Uzbekistan

    2023 Republic of Uzbekistan

    Signed extensive heads of terms agreements to develop a green hydrogen facility and a green ammonia pilot project in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

    Record desalination capacity

    2023 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Added 2.4 million cm3/day of water desalination capacity across four reverse osmosis megaprojects in 2022, the largest in a calendar year in the company’s history.

    Second sukuk issued

    2023 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Successfully raised SAR 1.8 billion, through a senior, unsecured Sukuk floating rate issuance with a 7-year tenor along with a call option on the fifth-year anniversary of the issue date. Marking ACWA Power’s second issuance under the SAR 5bn Sukuk program.

    Azerbaijan deals signed

    2023 Republic of Azerbaijan

    Finalized four separate agreements with the Republic of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy and State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) for the development of new renewable energy in the Republic.

    1GW wind deal

    2023 Republic of Kazakhstan

    Announced a ground-breaking partnership agreement with the Republic of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy and Samruk-Kazyna, the sovereign wealth fund of Kazakhstan to lead and develop a 1GW wind energy and battery storage project.

    2022 Financial results announced

    2023 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Announced financial Results for the full year ended 31 December 2022, with robust growth in all its key financial performance indicators.

    Renewal safety program launch

    2023 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Launched the all-new “Renewable Energy and Occupational Safety” Program in partnership with ACWA Power’s vocational institute, the Higher Institute for Water and Power Technologies (HIWPT).

    JSC and NEGU agreements

    2023 Republic of Uzbekistan

    Signed three Power Purchase Agreements and Investment Agreements with Uzbekistan’s Joint-Stock Company (JSC), National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan (NEGU), and Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade.

    New leadership team announced

    2023 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Expanded c-suite with Marco Arcelli joining as CEO, Raad Al Saady joining as Vice Chairman and Managing Director, and Paddy Padmanathan continuing to serve on the Board of ACWA Power.

    Rabigh 4 IWP agreement

    2023 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed water purchase agreements for the 600,000 cubic meter per day Rabigh 4 Independent Water Plant (IWP) in Saudi Arabia.

    Kom Ombo solar financing

    2023 Egypt

    Signed a US$ 123 million financing package to develop the 200MW Kom Ombo project, a utility-scale solar power plant in Egypt.

    Q1 2023 results announced

    2023 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Announced the financial results for the first quarter of 2023, a three-month period ending 31 March 2023.

    Decarbonization deals signed

    2023 Republic of Uzbekistan

    Signed two significant agreements during the EBRD 2023 Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Samarkand marking a major milestone to advance Uzbekistan’s target to decarbonize 35% of its energy sector by 2030.

    Three major KSA solar projects

    2023 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    PIF-owned Badeel and ACWA Power signs a power purchase agreement with SPPC to develop & operate three major new solar PV IPPs in Saudi Arabia with a combined value of SAR 12.2 billion.

    World's largest green hydrogen

    2023 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Achieved financial close on the world’s largest green hydrogen production facility at a total investment value of US$ 8.4 billion.

    Seawater research collaboration

    2023 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    ACWA Power and Nanostone launch strategic research collaboration to develop next-generation seawater pre-treatment systems.

    Al Dur 2 phase inaugurated

    2023 Kingdom of Bahrain

    Inauguration of the second phase of the Al Dur 2 plant, in the Kingdom of Bahrain to produce energy and improve its efficiency to provide the best services to citizens.

  4. 2022

    240MW wind power plant

    2022 Republic of Azerbaijan

    Broke ground for a 240 MW wind power plant in Azerbaijan, in the presence of His Excellency President Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia.

    Oman's first solar IPP

    2022 Sultanate of Oman

    Inaugurated Ibri 2, Oman’s first solar independent power project (IPP) to be launched under the country’s national renewable energy programme and connected to the main national grid.

    Red Sea project financial close

    2022 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Achieved financial close for the Red Sea project in Saudi Arabia. Comprising of US$1.302 billion in senior debt facilities, this project is part of a consortium that includes SPIC Huanghe Hydropower Development Company and Saudi Tabreed Cooling Company.

    Nukus 100MW wind project

    2022 Republic of Uzbekistan

    Broke ground on the 100MW Nukus wind project, in a formal ceremony attended by His Excellency Shavket Mirziyoyev, President, Republic of Uzbekistan and His Excellency Yousef Saleh Algahrah Al-Otaibi, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the Republic of Uzbekistan.

    Ar Rass 700MW solar signed

    2022 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to develop the 700 MW Ar Rass solar photovoltaic independent power plant (IPP) in Saudi Arabia. This is the largest PV project that has been tendered as part of the Kingdom’s National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP) to date

    Rabigh 3 Guinness World Record

    2022 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Achieved the distinction of “the world’s largest reverse osmosis desalination facility” by the Guinness World Records™, the ultimate global authority on record-breaking achievements, for the Rabigh 3 Independent Water Project in Saudi Arabia.

    Oman green hydrogen agreement

    2022 Sultanate of Oman

    Signed a joint development agreement with OQ, Oman’s leading integrated energy group, and Air Products toward a multibillion-dollar investment in a world-scale green hydrogen-based ammonia production facility powered by renewable energy in Oman.

    Shuaibah 3 restructuring

    2022 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed an agreement with Shuaibah Water Electricity Company, and Saudi Water Partnership Company to restructure the Shuaibah 3 Independent Water and Power Project to convert and replace the facility to a greenfield seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant.

    Egypt 1.1GW wind project

    2022 Egypt

    Finalized project agreements with Hassan Allam Holding to develop a 1.1GW wind project in Egypt, at an investment value of US$1.5 billion

    Al Taweelah operations begin

    2022 United Arab Emirates

    Began initial commercial operations at Al Taweelah IWP in Abu Dhabi, reaching 50% of the plant’s capacity. When complete, this will be the world’s largest reverse osmosis desalination plant.

    POSCO green hydrogen MoU

    2022 South Korea

    Signed a memorandum of understanding with POSCO Holdings, that will involve the joint development of green hydrogen and its derivatives such as green ammonia, to decarbonize POSCO Group’s power generation, and its steel manufacturing processes.

    Major agreements signed

    2022 Republic of Uzbekistan

    Signed three major agreements with the government of Uzbekistan to develop renewable energy, a gas-to-power facility and an investment roadmap for green hydrogen in the Republic.

    Desalination technology

    2022 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Inked an industrial development agreement with Water Global Access, an R&D firm, to integrate technology into desalination projects that can reduce operational costs and save energy.

    Silk Road Fund co-investor

    2022 Republic of Uzbekistan

    Brought on China’s Silk Road Fund as a co-investor in the 1.5 Sirdarya combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) facility in Uzbekistan.

    Senegal desalination MoU

    2022 Senegal

    Entered Senegal through the signing of an MoU with government entities to build the largest seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant in Sub-Saharan Africa.

    KEPCO green hydrogen MoU

    2022 South Korea

    Signed an extensive MoU with Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), towards a potential partnership in the development of green hydrogen / ammonia projects in the Middle East and South Korea.

    Green hydrogen exploration

    2022 Republic of South Africa

    Engaged with South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), to explore the development of green hydrogen and its derivatives in the Republic of South Africa.

    EBRD green projects MoU

    2022 Central Asia and North Africa

    Brought in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) via an MoU that focuses on project development in renewable energy, green hydrogen, green desalination and green hydrogen in Central Asia and North Africa.

    Indonesia solar projects awarded

    2022 Indonesia

    Entered Indonesia through the award of two floating solar wind farms by PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) or PLN, Indonesia’s sole state-owned electricity utility.

    Suez Wind co-investors joined

    2022 Egypt

    Brought in Oman Investment Authority and The Sovereign Fund of Egypt as co-investors in 1.1 GW Suez Wind Energy project in Egypt during COP27.

    Pertamina utilities agreement

    2022 Indonesia

    Expanded its nascent Indonesian portfolio through a joint development agreement with Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) to develop the core utilities supply for a petrochemical plant.

    PLN battery and hydrogen MoU

    2022 Indonesia

    Signed an MoU with PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Indonesia’s state-owned electricity provider, to development of battery storage for renewable energy facilities, and green hydrogen in the South-East Asian country.

    Thailand green hydrogen MoU

    2022 Thailand

    Explored market entry into Thailand through an MoU with government and state-owned authorities to explore green hydrogen and derivatives projects in the Southeast Asian country.

    2.06GW solar photovoltaic

    2022 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed a landmark Power Purchase Agreement with Badeel, a Public Investment Fund company, to develop a 2.06GW solar photovoltaic in Saudi Arabia, which will be the largest facility of its kind in the Middle East.

    China partnerships strengthened

    2022 China

    Deepened relationships with Chinese firms through a series of MoUs with nine Chinese entities that will lay the ground for financing, investment, and construction of ACWA Power’s global clean and renewable energy projects in Saudi Arabia and Belt and Road Initiative countries.

    Kungrad 1.5GW wind signed

    2022 Republic of Uzbekistan

    Inked power purchase and investment agreements with the government of Uzbekistan to develop the 1.5 GW Kungrad wind farm in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The project will include a battery storage system and is the largest single site wind facility in Central Asia.

  5. 2021

    APICORP US$125m facility

    2021 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed an agreement with APICORP for a US$125 million 5-year Shariah-compliant corporate facility to support ACWA Power’s future growth pipeline.

    Youth initiative winners

    2021 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Announced the winners of “The Power Is Within You” initiative aimed to empower youth-driven innovation in the Kingdom’s power and water section.

    Power milestones achieved

    2021 Republic of Uzbekistan

    Achieved three major milestones in the development of power projects to enable Uzbekistan’s ambitious energy transformation plan and increase energy capacity by 2500MW, in cooperation with the Uzbekistan Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade.

    US$1bn financing package

    2021 Republic of Uzbekistan

    Signed a financing package for US$ 1 billion gas power project in Uzbekistan.

    Kom Ombo project signed

    2021 Egypt

    Signed final project agreements on 200MW Kom Ombo PV Plant with the Egyptian government.

    Sakaka inauguration

    2021 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Inaugurated the 300 MW Sakaka PV IPP, KSA’s first utility scale renewable energy project, at an investment value of 1.2 billion Saudi riyals, under the patronage of the crown prince and Saudi minister of energy.

    Sudair solar project launch

    2021 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed a power purchase agreement with the Saudi Power Procurement Company for 25 years and launched Sudair Solar PV plant in Sudair Industrial City, leading a PIF-backed consortium.

    Kom Ombo solar financing

    2021 Egypt

    Signed a US$ 114 million financing package for the construction of the largest private solar plant in Egypt, the Kom Ombo solar plant, with EBRD, the OPEC Fund, AFDB, GCF, and Arab Bank.

    Karakalpakstan 1.5GW project

    2021 Republic of Uzbekistan

    Signed an implementation agreement with the Ministry of Investments & Foreign Trade and the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan for the development, construction and operation of a 1500 MW wind power project in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan.

    Redstone construction

    2021 South Africa

    Announced the commencement of construction on the 100 MW Redstone project in South Africa after a total investment of ZAR 11.6 billion, making the Redstone project the largest renewable energy investment in South Africa to date.

    Neutral Fuel biofuels MoU

    2021 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Neutral Fuels, the GCC’s largest biofuel producer, for future collaboration on the supply of its Net Zero Biofuel™ for Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project on the Red Sea coast.

    SAR 2.8bn sukuk raised

    2021 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Raised SAR 2.8 billion through a senior, unsecured floating Sukuk rate issuance with a 7-year tenor, under the Shariah compliant Mudaraba-Murabaha structure, achieving the lowest pricing amidst a 1.8x oversubscription.

    Sudair solar financial close

    2021 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Announced the financial close for the 1500 MW Sudair Solar plant, one of the largest single contracted PV plants in the world, in a joint investment with PIF, ACWA Power and Saudi Aramco.

    Shuaa Energy 3 inaugurated

    2021 United Arab Emirates

    Inaugurated the 300MW first stage of 900 MW Shuaa Energy 3 PSC, the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai.

    Jazan JV agreements

    2021 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed asset acquisition agreements with Aramco, Air Products (NYSE: APD) and Air Products Qudra to finance the US$ 12 billion air separation unit (ASU)/gasification/power joint venture (JV) in Jazan Economic City, Saudi Arabia.

    Second edition youth initiative

    2021 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Launched the second edition of “The Power is Within You”, a nation-wide initiative that invites youth in Saudi Arabia to ideate, develop and implement their product, service or technological innovations in the power and water sectors.

    ACWA Power is Tadawul listed

    2021 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Went public on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) after a highly successful offering targeting institutional and retail investors. The company’s shares are now traded on the Main Market of the exchange under the ticker symbol ACWA POWER.

    Jazan IGCC financial close

    2021 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Announced the financial close for the Jazan integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) project via US$ 7.2billion senior debt facilities through a diverse mix of local, regional, and international banks and financial institutions.

    Nukus 100MW project

    2021 Republic of Uzbekistan

    Finalized project agreements for the 100MW Nukus wind project in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Valued at US$ 108 million, the Nukus wind farm is in the Karakalpakstan region, in North-western Uzbekistan. This project is Uzbekistan’s first publicly tendered wind project.

  6. 2020

    Entered new Azerbaijani market

    2020 Republic of Azerbaijan

    Expanded geographic print by entering the Azerbaijani market.

    Investment-grade secured

    2020 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    ACWA Power’s maiden 144a-regs ACWA 39 Bond secured investment grade (BBB-) rating from Fitch

    Egypt desalination MoU signed

    2020 Egypt

    Signed an MoU with the Ministry of Housing and Egyptian Electricity Holding to develop Egypt’s sustainable water desalination sector.

    Uzbekistan milestone agreements

    2020 Republic of Uzbekistan

    Signed three milestone agreements with the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan.

    Taweelah sustainable loan

    2020 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Obtained the first ever “Sustainable Loan” qualification for a desalination project for Taweelah IWP.

    Oman solar closure achieved

    2020 Sultanate of Oman

    Achieved financial closure for the largest solar photovoltaic power plant in Oman.

    Saudi health contribution

    2020 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Contributed SAR 50 million to support Saudi national health efforts in combating the covid-19 pandemic

    Al-Madinah mobile hospital

    2020 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed an agreement to build a fully equipped 100-bed mobile hospital in Al-Madinah Al Munawarah.

    Tahya Misr covid support

    2020 Egypt

    Contributed EGP 5.5 million to support Tahya Misr Fund’s efforts in combating covid-19.

    DEWA solar park PPA

    2020 United Arab Emirates

    Signed a PPA for the fifth phase of the world’s largest single site solar park with DEWA and a consortium led by ACWA Power and consisting of Gulf Investment Corporation.

    Jubail desalination agreement

    2020 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed a water purchase agreement with the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) for a greenfield sea water reverse osmosis desalination project in Jubail.

    Silk Road Fund completion

    2020 United Arab Emirates

    Announced the completion of partnership over ACWA Power Renewable Energy Holding Ltd with Silk Road Fund.

    Hajr stake acquisition

    2020 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Acquired 4.99% of Samsung C&T’s share in Hajr Electricity Production Company.

    Ibri 2 project milestone

    2020 Sultanate of Oman

    Achieved a new milestone for the 500MW Ibri 2 solar PV project, which entailed the shipment of the first 10 MWp of 24,700 bifacial solar panels.

    NEOM green hydrogen

    2020 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed an agreement for a US$ 5 billion world-scale green hydrogen-based ammonia production facility powered by renewable energy with Air Products and NEOM.

    Nujud MC inauguration

    2020 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Inaugurated Nujood Medical Center in Saudi Arabia.

    Shanghai Electric EPC appointed

    2020 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Appointed Shanghai Electric as the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor for the 5th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park.

    Shuaa Energy 3 Financing

    2020 United Arab Emirates

    Signed the financing agreements of the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, Shuaa Energy 3 PSC.

    Jubail 3A financing

    2020 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed the senior financing agreements for the US$ 650 million Jubail-3A IWP.

    Karadzhalovo PV stake sold

    2020 Bulgaria

    Sold 100% stake in ACWA Power CF Karad PV Park EAD (“ACWA Power Karad”), owner of the 60.4 MWp Karadzhalovo photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Bulgaria to Energy Development GmbH.

    Youth empowerment initiative

    2020 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Launched a nation-wide initiative - ‘The Power is Within You’ - to empower youth in the Kingdom to ideate, develop and implement their product, service or technology innovations in the power & water sector, in line with Vision 2030.

    Bokpoort continuous operation

    2020 South Africa

    Announced that the Bokpoort CSP plant has become the first renewable facility in the continent to complete a full week of continuous round the clock operation.

    Red Sea contract won

    2020 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Won the Red Sea Development Company’s highest-value contract to date; to design, build, operate and transfer The Red Sea Project’s utilities infrastructure under a single agreement.

    PIF increases ACWA stake

    2020 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Announced that The Public Investment Fund (“PIF”) has increased its ownership stake in ACWA Power from 33.36% to 50%.

    Azerbaijan 240MW agreements

    2020 Republic of Azerbaijan

    Executed the official agreements for the 240 MW wind power project that will be located in the Absheron and Khizi regions in Azerbaijan.

  7. 2019

    Sohar Calciner partnership

    2019 Sultanate of Oman

    Partnered with MMEC Mannesmann to develop the ‘Sohar Calciner’ project in Oman.

    Silk Road and Huawei MoUs

    2019 China

    Signed two MoUs with Silk Road Fund and Huawei to lay ground for collaboration in investments and technological advancements.

    Rabigh 3 financing

    2019 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed financial agreements for Rabigh 3 IWP to generate 600,000 cubic meters a-day.

    Khalladi stake open

    2019 Morocco

    Opened 24% of Khalladi’s capital to SAHAM Assurances, a new institutional partner in Morocco.

    RAWEC shareholding increased

    2019 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Increased shareholding to 74% in RAWEC after buying all of Marubeni’s stake.

    Noor Energy 1 closure

    2019 United Arab Emirates

    Hosted press conference with DEWA and Chinese partners for the financial closure of Noor Energy 1.

    China strategic agreements

    2019 China

    Signed strategic agreements with PowerChina, China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC) and Bank of China during the second Belt and Road Forum.

    Ibri 2 PV IPP signed

    2019 Sultanate of Oman

    Signed Oman’s largest utility-scale 500MWac Ibri-2 PV IPP with Gulf Investment Corporation and Alternative Energy Projects.

    Sohar Calciner award won

    2019 Sultanate of Oman

    Won Best Natural Resource deal of the year at the EMEA Project Finance Awards for Sohar Calciner project in Oman.

    RenewCo Silk Road agreement

    2019 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed agreement with Silk Road Fund introducing it as a 49% shareholder in ACWA Power Renewable Energy Holding Ltd (RenewCo).

    Cross-border grid MoU signed

    2019 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed an MoU for new opportunities in cross-border interconnections and power grids with the National Grid Saudi Arabia and Chinese CET.

    Vinh Hao 6 achieved

    2019 Vietnam

    Achieved commercial operation of 50MWp Vinh Hao 6 PV IPP in Vietnam.

    Umm Al Quwain agreements

    2019 United Arab Emirates

    Inked agreements for a desalination plant in Umm Al Quwain with FEWA and Mubadala to produce 150 Million Imperial Gallons per day.

    Shuaibah Expansion II

    2019 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Inaugurated Shuaibah Expansion II IWP, the world’s fastest implemented water desalination plant.

    Al Taweelah WPA signed

    2019 United Arab Emirates

    Signed WPA with EWEC for Al Taweelah IWP – the world’s largest reverse osmosis desalination facility – which will produce 909,200 cubic meter of water a day.

    Iraq energy research MoU

    2019 Republic of Iraq

    Signed an MoU with Iraq Energy Institute to strengthen energy market research in the Republic of Iraq.

    Noor Energy 1 certified

    2019 United Arab Emirates

    Received Climate Bonds Initiative certification for Renewable Energy Project Financing for Noor Energy 1 - making it the first certified project in the GCC region.

    Bangladesh 3,600MW MoU

    2019 Bangladesh

    Inked MoU for 3,600 MW gas plant in Bangladesh.

    Ethiopia 250MW solar awarded

    2019 Ethiopia

    Awarded two 125 MW (total capacity 250 MW) solar projects in first round of Ethiopia’s PPP program

    Kom Ombo 200MW PPA signed

    2019 Egypt

    Signed the PPA for 200 MW Kom Ombo Plant in Egypt.

    NMES launched

    2019 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Launched a new company – NMES – with NOMAC to provide advanced maintenance solutions for power and water plants in the Middle East.

    Umm Al Quwain closure achieved

    2019 United Arab Emirates

    Achieved financial closure of the largest desalination plant in Umm Al Quwain.

    Sakaka PV IPP connected

    2019 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Connected Sakaka PV IPP to the national grid and commenced initial production.

    AIICO business unit established

    2019 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Established a new business unit, AIICO, dedicated to enhancing local content in Saudi Arabia.

    Risha PV operations start

    2019 Jordan

    Commenced commercial operations at Risha PV in Jordan.

    Ethiopia 250MWac PPA

    2019 Ethiopia

    Signed a 20-year PPA agreement for 250 MWac PV projects in Ethiopia.

    SABIC local content MoU

    2019 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed an MoU with SABIC for pursuing opportunities to enhance local content in the economy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

  8. 2018

    Egypt solar projects closed

    2018 Egypt

    Achieves financial close of three solar PV projects in Egypt.

    Centralized monitoring pilot

    2018 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    ACWA Power and Huawei roll out a centralised control & monitoring pilot project.

    SolarCoin adoption announced

    2018 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Named the first utility-scale generator to adopt SolarCoin.

    Sakaka 300MW project won

    2018 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Wins 300 MW Sakaka PV IPP, the first utility scale renewable energy plant under the Saudi National Renewables Energy Program.

    Salalah 2 IPP inaugurated

    2018 Sultanate of Oman

    H.H. Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq al-Said inaugurates 445 MW Greenfield Salalah 2 IPP project in Oman.

    Noor Energy 1 groundbreaking

    2018 United Arab Emirates

    H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum breaks ground on Noor Energy 1, the biggest Concentrated Solar Power project in the world.

    Salalah Project agreements

    2018 Sultanate of Oman

    ACWA Power-led consortium signs a number of agreements with Oman Power and Water Procurement Company to establish the Salalah Water Project.

    2.6MW Solar facility

    2018 Jordan

    His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II inaugurates 2.6 MW solar photovoltaic facility on King’s Academy campus.

    Energy China cooperation MoU

    2018 United Arab Emirates

    ACWA Power and Energy China sign a memorandum for power and water desalination co-operation across the Middle East and Asia.

    Khalladi windfarm inaugurated

    2018 Morocco

    Inauguration of 120 MW Khalladi Windfarm in Morocco.

    PIF increases shareholding

    2018 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia acquires 15.2% equity interest in ACWA Power, resulting in a total shareholding directly and indirectly of 24.98%.

    Saudi gasification JV signed

    2018 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    ACWA Power, Saudi Aramco, and Air Products sign a Term Sheet to form an over US$ 8 billion Gasification/Power joint venture in Saudi Arabia.

    Zarqa CCPP operations begun

    2018 Jordan

    Commercial operation begins at Zarqa Combined-Cycle Power Plant in Jordan.

    Climate & women empowerment

    2018 Morocco

    ACWA Power, ECOHZ, and WOCAN partner to provide companies a tool to mitigate climate change and empower women through projects in Morocco and South Africa.

    Khalladi wind I-REC qualified

    2018 Morocco

    ACWA Power’s Khalladi wind farm is first to qualify for the International Renewable Energy Certificate Standard.

    Egypt CCGT PPA signed

    2018 Egypt

    ACWA Power-led consortium signs a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company for a gas-fired combined cycle plant in Egypt.

    Noor Energy 1 expansion

    2018 United Arab Emirates

    Noor Energy 1 expanded to include 250 MW of photovoltaic panels to generate a total of 950 MW.

    Sakaka PV financial close

    2018 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Achieved financial closure of the c. SAR 1.2 billion Sakaka PV IPP.

    Sakaka PV groundbreaking

    2018 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia breaks ground on Sakaka PV IPP.

    NOORo W+ transition achieved

    2018 Morocco

    ACWA Power, WOCAN, and ECOHZ witness the first utility transition of W+ from the NOORo Power plant in Morocco that empowers women.

    Rabigh 3 IWP won

    2018 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Wins Rabigh 3 IWP, the world’s largest independent water desalination plant.

  9. 2017

    Second phase solar inaugurated

    2017 United Arab Emirates

    H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurates 200 MW second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.

    Risha PV deal agreed

    2017 Jordan

    ACWA Power agrees Risha Jordan PV deal with record-low tariff.

    NOOR PV I program launched

    2017 Morocoo

    King Mohammed VI of Morocco launches the NOOR PV I Program in Ouarzazate.

    Dubai solar milestone announced

    2017 United Arab Emirates

    Dubai to get Solar Power day and night without subsidy at lower cost than Gas-fired electricity.

    Egypt FiT round 2 awarded

    2017 Egypt

    ACWA Power awarded three Solar PV projects under Round 2 of Egypt FiT program II.

    Kirikkale power plant inaugurated

    2017 Turkey

    ACWA Power officially inaugurates Kirikkale Power Plant in Turkey.

    Risha solar project closed

    2017 Jordan

    ACWA Power Risha achieves financial close for 61.3 MWp Solar PV IPP in Jordan.

  10. 2016

    Salalah 2 IPP won

    2016 Sultanate of Oman

    ACWA Power, Mitsui & DIDIC Consortium win Salalah 2 IPP and acquires Dhofar Generating Company in Oman.

    Khalladi wind orders

    2016 Morocco

    ACWA Power Khalladi confirms final orders for its Wind Power Project in the North of Morocco.

    Oman 3,219MW project won

    2016 Sultanate of Oman

    ACWA Power Consortium led by Mitsui wins largest single tendered independent power project in Oman producing 3,219 MW.

    Hassyan financial close

    2016 United Arab Emirates

    Hassyan Energy Phase 1 reaches financial close on DEWA’s 2.4 GW Hassyan Clean Coal Project with signing of US$ 2.47 billion financing.

    Mafraq solar agreements

    2016 Jordan

    ACWA Power Mafraq signs financial agreements for 60.3 MWp Solar PV IPP in Jordan.

  11. 2015

    Shuaa Energy PV won

    2015 United Arab Emirates

    Successful bid for Shuaa Energy PV IPP in Dubai, UAE.

    Salalah 2 IPP won

    2015 Sultanate of Oman

    Successful bid for Salalah 2 IPP, Oman.

    NOORo II & III closed

    2015 Morocco

    Achieved financial close of NOORo II CSP IPP and NOORo III CSP IPP, Morocco.

    Shuaa Energy 1 financial close

    2015 United Arab Emirates

    Achieved Financial Close for Shuaa Energy 1 PV IPP, UAE.

    Salalah 2 construction starts

    2015 Sultanate of Oman

    Commence construction of Salalah 2 IPP and integrated Dhofar Generating Company, Oman.

  12. 2014

    Bokpoort CSP construction

    2014 South Africa

    Commenced construction for Bokpoort CSP IPP, South Africa.

    NOORo I construction starts

    2014 Morocco

    Commenced construction for NOORo I in Ouarzazate, Morocco.

    Bioservis Benesov acquired

    2014 Czech Republic

    Acquired Bioservis Benesov (BSB), Waste 2 Energy (W2E) plant, Czech Republic.

    Al Mourjan IPP construction

    2014 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Commenced construction for Al Mourjan IPP, Saudi Arabia.

  13. 2013

    Hajr IPP financial close

    2013 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Achieved financial close and began construction of Hajr IPP, Saudi Arabia.

    Rabigh IPP operations starts

    2013 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Rabigh IPP commences commercial operations, Saudi Arabia.

    Al Mourjan IPP won

    2013 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Successful bid for Al Mourjan IPP, Saudi Arabia.

    Corporate murabaha closed

    2013 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    ACWA Power closes its second Corporate Murabaha Facility of SAR 1.775 Bn.

  14. 2012

    Hajr IPP financial close

    2012 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Achieved Financial Close for Hajr IPP, Saudi Arabia.

    CEGCO stake increased

    2012 Jordan

    Increased the effective stake in CEGCO, Jordan.

    Karadzhalovo PV stake

    2012 Bulgaria

    Acquired a 42% controlling stake in Karadzhalovo PV IPP, Bulgaria.

    Barka 1 expansion WPA signed

    2012 Sultanate of Oman

    Signed WPA for the Phase 1 Expansion of Barka 1 IWPP’s water desalination capacity by 10 MIGD, Oman.

    NOMAC shareholding increased

    2012 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Increased effective shareholding in NOMAC by 35%.

  15. 2011

    Hajr PPA signed

    2011 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Signed the PPA for Hajr IPP, Saudi Arabia.

    CEGCO acquisition closed

    2011 Jordan

    Closed acquisition of CEGCO, Jordan.

    Kirikkale CCGT agreement

    2011 Turkey

    Signed a joint development agreement for the Kirikkale CCGT IPP, Turkey.

    US$ 300m murabaha facility closed

    2011 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Inaugural Corporate murabaha facility US$ 300m closed.

  16. 2010

    Barka 1 integrated

    2010 Sultanate of Oman

    Barka 1 IWPP completely integrated into ACWA Power portfolio.

  17. 2009

    Rabigh IPP closed

    2009 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Successfully bid and achieved financial close of Rabigh IPP, Saudi Arabia.

  18. 2008

    ACWA Power formed

    2008 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    ACWA Power formed with c. US$ 800 mn capital.

    Bowerage and Petro-Rabigh

    2008 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Bowarege IWPP and Petro-Rabigh IWSPP commence commercial operations.

  19. 2007

    Shuaibah expansion added

    2007 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    ACWA Power added Shuaibah Expansion IWP, Saudi Arabia.

    Shuqaiq and Marafiq closed

    2007 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Achieved financial close of Shuqaiq IWPP and Marafiq IWPP, Saudi Arabia.

  20. 2006

    Shuaibah & Petro-Rabigh closed

    2006 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Achieved financial close of Shuaibah IWPP and PetroRabigh IWSPP, Saudi Arabia.

    Shuqaiq and Marafiq won

    2006 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Successful bids for Shuqaiq IWPP and Marafiq IWPP, Saudi Arabia.

  21. 2005

    Shuaibah and Petro-Rabigh won

    2005 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Successful bids for Shuaibah IWPP & Petro-Rabigh IWSPP in Saudi Arabia shortly after formation.

  22. 2004

    ACWA Power Projects formed

    2004 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    ACWA Power Projects formed in 2004 – the forerunner of ACWA Power.