Desert Technologies enters into partnership with Enerray SpA

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Jeddah- Al Jeel Al Hader Trading Company (doing business as Desert Technologies) and Enerray SpA (a company of the Maccaferri Group) today announced a joint venture for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of solar photovoltaic plants throughout the MENA region.

The agreement includes long term Operation and Maintenance services, and the joint venture will operate through a joint company called DT Services. The joint company will benefit from Enerray’s experience from a track record over 200 MW of realized plants, with 230 MW currently under long term maintenance contracts.

As part of the deal, the Maccaferri Group has also purchased a significant minority shareholding in Desert Technologies itself and will have a seat on the company’s board. The companies also intend to collaborate on project development, co-investing in select opportunities within utility scale photovoltaic plants.

“This strategic partnership expands our company’s capabilities beyond module manufacturing into construction and development, making us an integrated solutions provider. With our local knowledge, backed by the experience and strength of the Maccaferri Group, Desert Technologies presents a unique and compelling value proposition” said Nour Mousa, Chief Executive Officer of Desert Technologies.

Michele Scandellari, General Manager of Enerray SpA, said “We are delighted to be signing this agreement as part of our international expansion efforts. The MENA region is one of the most promising growth markets for solar energy, and alongside our partners at Desert Technologies, we are confident of securing a significant market share.”

Desert Technologies is a Saudi Arabian company founded by Saudi and international partners to realize the enormous potential for renewable energy in the Middle East. DT operates through three divisions: Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing, EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contracting and Project Development. The company is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Enerray SpA is the photovoltaic EPC arm of SECI Energia, a division of the Maccaferri Group. Enerray is the italian leading solar photovoltaic EPC and O&M provider, with international branches in Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Chile, Romania, Thailand and Turkey.

Seci Energia is the Maccaeferri Group’s division for energy companies, active in solar photovoltaic, wind, biomass, biogas, hydro-electric, natural gas and geothermal and heat recovery.

The Maccaferri Group is one of Italy’s leading industrial conglomerates, with over 5,229 employees worldwide and 1.2 billion euros a year in turnover. As well as energy, the group has divisions dedicated to environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, sugar, tobacco and biotechnology.

For more information, please contact press@desert-technologies.com & press@enerray.com