Solar equipment manufacturer Arctech has agreed to provide 1.5GW of its SkyLine II single-axis solar tracking system to PowerChina for the Al Ajban solar photovoltaic (PV) independent power project in the UAE.
This agreement marks Arctech’s entry into the Middle Eastern market, supporting the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, which targets zero-emission clean energy.
Located in the Ajban region of Abu Dhabi, the Al Ajban solar PV project will be one of the world’s largest single-site solar plants.
The project will generate sufficient green electricity to power 160,000 homes and will reduce carbon emissions in Abu Dhabi by 2.4 million tonnes annually.
Along with Noor Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra solar plants, the Al Ajban solar facility will increase Abu Dhabi’s solar power capacity to 4GW, cutting carbon emissions by six million metric tonnes annually.
Since 2017, Arctech has been strengthening its presence in the Middle East, establishing a service centre, research and development centre, two local offices, and a manufacturing base.
The Jeddah Phase II manufacturing facility, currently under construction, will begin operations in 2025, enhancing the company’s local delivery capacity to 15GW, supported by Arctech’s global supply chain.
Arctech’s extensive service network in the Middle East includes technical support, supply chain management, after-sales services, local operation and maintenance, as well as brand marketing strategies.
In December 2024, Arctech’s SkyLine II system was chosen for Azerbaijan’s largest utility-scale solar project, a 312MW plant in the Garadagh Gobi Desert.
In October 2024, Arctech also secured a deal to supply 2.3GW of SkyLine II solar trackers for the PIF4-Haden project in Saudi Arabia, operated by Acwa Power.
