Strategic partnership between Array Technologies and ALUPCO® illuminates MENA's clean energy future

In a significant stride towards advancing the future of clean energy in the Middle East and North African region (MENA), Array Technologies (Array), a global leader in utility-scale solar tracking solutions, has inked a strategic partnership with Aluminum Products Company (ALUPCO®), a distinguished aluminium extrusion company.

The collaboration between Array and ALUPCO® represents a convergence of expertise, reliability, and innovation. This partnership is positioned strategically to play a crucial part in transforming the energy landscape in Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA area. The shared commitment to excellence, focusing on performance and sustainability, positions both organisations as pioneers and innovators in the renewables industry.

Leadership voices: Array CEO and ALUPCO® CEO speak

The CEO of Array, Kevin G Hostetler, stated: "Our alliance with ALUPCO® and expansion into the Middle East underscores our dedication to the global clean energy market. Our partners around the world share our commitment and consistently rely on us for our differentiators – engineered simplicity, relentless reliability and a track record founded on years and years of experience, performance and trust. We're eager to bring this partnership to life with ALUPCO® and leverage the strengths and dedication of both organisations to transform the energy landscape."

The CEO of Aluminum Products Company (ALUPCO®), Khaled Abdel-Moneim, explained: "As the leading aluminium solutions provider in the Middle East and North African region, we are thrilled to partner with Array as a pioneer and innovator, uniquely positioned to pave the way in the renewables industry. With our shared commitment to excellence focusing on performance and sustainability, we're eager to unlock new opportunities, continue driving innovation and contribute to the Saudi and global economic landscape."

Forum as catalyst: Private sector forum in Riyadh

To symbolise this impactful relationship, Array and ALUPCO® participated in the Private Sector Forum in Riyadh, hosted by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The forum, a strategic step in Saudi Arabia's economic diversification under Vision 2030, emphasises innovation, technology, and sustainable solutions. The high solar irradiation in Saudi Arabia, coupled with ambitious renewable energy projects, positions the region as a hotspot for clean energy initiatives.

Vision 2030: A transformative blueprint

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 blueprint seeks to add 20 gigawatts of renewable energy annually, aiming for 130 gigawatts before 2030. The Private Sector Forum provides Array with a conducive environment to expand its global footprint, establish strategic partnerships, and contribute to the Kingdom's transition to a cleaner energy matrix.

Bright prospects: MENA's solar PV installations

With the Middle East set to add nearly 70 gigawatts of PV capacity through 2030 and Saudi Arabia's solar PV installations expected to peak in 2028, the prospects for clean energy in the region are promising. Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman's commitment further solidifies MENA's role in the global renewable energy landscape.

Array's technological edge: Engineered for sustainability

Array's high-quality solar trackers and sophisticated software designed to withstand the harshest conditions, maximise energy production. Founded and headquartered in the US, Array's global supply chain and customer-centric approach make it a driving force in solar energy developments worldwide.

ALUPCO®: Sustaining excellence since 1975

Founded in 1975, ALUPCO®, with its headquarters in Dammam and a plant in Jeddah, ensures an unrivaled presence across MENA. With a capacity exceeding 85,000 MT per year, ALUPCO® consistently enhances efficiency by offering cutting-edge aluminium products and innovative building solutions worldwide.

In conclusion, the strategic partnership between Array Technologies and Aluminum Products Company is a beacon illuminating MENA's path toward a sustainable and renewable future. The combined strengths of both organisations, coupled with the region's commitment to clean energy, set the stage for transformative developments in the years to come. If you wish to learn more about the global aluminium sector, take a look at AL Circle's special aluminium sector-oriented compilations, in the form of Industry reports.