Saudi Arabia’s Nahdi Medical Company and Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group, have forged partnership to develop a 3 megawatt-peak (MWp) rooftop solar installation at IMDAD, Nahdi’s Distribution Center.
This initiative falls in line with the sustainability objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 while supporting the Saudi Green Initiative. Under the 15-years agreement, Emerge will deliver a full turnkey solution for the project such as the finance, design, procurement, construction, operations and maintenance.
The solar installation at IMDAD is expected to avoid over 3,000 tons of CO₂ annually, decarbonizing Nahdi’s central logistical operations and yielding substantial environmental advantages for all its business aspects. The emissions reduction will be equivalent to meeting the electricity consumption of 625 households for one year.
“The abundant, year-round sunshine in Saudi Arabia makes solar power the obvious choice for any business looking to transform its energy supply to a cleaner, greener power source. Our turnkey solutions, with no upfront costs, make it as easy as can be for those ready to make the jump. We’re excited to support Nahdi on its sustainability journey and contribute to the broader goals of Vision 2030.”
Eng. Yasir Jamal, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Nahdi, commented that, “As a proud national Saudi company and the Kingdom’s leading pharmacy retailer, Nahdi is fully aligned with the ambitions of Vision 2030. Developing strategic partnerships is a core element of our strategy, and our collaboration with Emerge reflects our deep commitment to sustainability and clean energy—key pillars in building a healthier and more vibrant future for our Guests and for the Kingdom. By embracing renewable energy, we affirm our environmental responsibility and continue to enhance the long-term value we bring to the community. This initiative further reinforces our role in the healthcare sector and our mission to add beats to the lives of our Guests every day.”
Established in 2021, Emerge develops distributed solar, battery storage, off-grid solar and hybrid solutions for commercial and industrial clients. Currently, the company supplies clean electricity to over 40 commercial, industrial, educational and hospitality sites across the region.
Building on this expertise, Nahdi Medical Company has teamed up with Emerge to drive its sustainability goals. This collaboration also highlights a shared commitment to driving a greener, more sustainable future for the region.
