Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – July 10, 2025: In a move that reinforces Saudi Arabia’s growing commitment to renewable energy, grocery giant Tamimi Markets has partnered with Yellow Door Energy to install rooftop solar systems at key distribution hubs across the Kingdom.
The agreement, a long-term solar lease, will see Yellow Door Energy design, finance, and operate solar power plants at Tamimi’s fulfillment center in Jeddah and two additional sites in Dammam. The total capacity of the installations will reach 900 kilowatts-peak (kWp), expected to generate around 1.5 million kilowatt-hours of electricity in their first year. That output, the companies say, will offset roughly 586 metric tons of carbon emissions—contributing to the national push toward net-zero by 2060.
Installation is already underway, with completion slated for late 2025. Once operational, the systems will feature over 1,500 bifacial solar panels spread across 7,200 square meters of rooftop space. The arrangement allows Tamimi to benefit from clean energy without the burden of owning or managing the infrastructure.
“Sustainability is embedded in Tamimi Markets’ DNA, and today we are walking the talk on sustainability by signing this solar lease with Yellow Door Energy,” said Bobby Rajendran, the retailer’s CEO. “Together with our solar partner, we will decarbonize our operations, enhance business resilience and support Saudi Arabia’s Net Zero by 2060 objective.”
The shift toward solar comes as Saudi Arabia accelerates efforts to diversify its energy mix under the broader Vision 2030 initiative. While the country remains one of the world’s largest oil producers, recent years have seen growing investment in solar and wind projects as it eyes a greener economic future.
Yellow Door Energy, based in Dubai, has been actively expanding in the Saudi market. The Tamimi deal marks its fifth solar lease agreement in the Kingdom.
“We are honored to partner with Tamimi Markets on this important solar project,” said Hisham Alhegelan, CEO Middle East at Yellow Door Energy. “Through the solar lease, significant cost savings and carbon emission reduction will be realized. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to lead the region in its sustainability stewardship, and this important solar project demonstrates this leadership.”
Khaled Chebaro, who heads Yellow Door’s Saudi operations, noted the project’s alignment with national policy: “We are delighted to support Tamimi Markets and contribute to Saudi Vision 2030. Yellow Door Energy continues to rapidly expand its project portfolio in the Kingdom, helping businesses reduce energy costs and lower carbon emissions.”
With a growing number of corporations in the Gulf looking to trim emissions and meet new environmental targets, the Tamimi-Yellow Door partnership reflects a broader trend: commercial players taking a more active role in shaping the region’s energy future.
