Tartous Governorate in Syria Connects 18,588 MW Solar Power Plants To Local Grid

Multiple solar energy stations within the Tartous governorate have been successfully integrated into the local electrical grid, boasting a combined capacity of 18,588 megawatts. These stations, established through collaborative efforts between various investors and government support, aim to bolster the availability of electric power for the production sector.

Eng. Ghassan Al-Zamil, the Minister of Electricity, conducted an extensive tour of these station projects. He convened a meeting at the Phoenix Bird School in Tartous, one of the project sites, where he explored the intricacies of renewable energy production. During the meeting, Al-Zamil underscored the pivotal role of legislation in incentivizing private sector investment in renewable energy. He highlighted the establishment of the Syrian Company for solar collector manufacturing, based in Lattakia, as a critical contributor to the local supply of collectors. This company played a significant role not only in securing collectors through local production but also in providing trial features, warranties, maintenance, and spare parts for the four solar stations. The Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to promoting the utilization of renewable energy, enhancing its contribution to the energy balance, and fostering an investor-friendly environment in this sector.

Abdul Halim Khalil, the Governor of Tartous, conveyed that these recently operational projects were executed with local expertise and continuous governmental support. He disclosed the presence of upcoming projects in the governorate that will further improve the overall electricity situation.

It is noteworthy that these four projects were established in various locations, including the village of Baamra in the Safita countryside, the iron center and the farm in the Beit Kamuna area near the industrial zone, the Phoenix Bird School east of Tartous, and the driving school near Al-Hal Market. During a tour of a photovoltaic collector production company in Lattakia Governorate, Minister Al-Zamil highlighted the significance of the company's initiation in terms of relying on renewable energies and producing high-quality collectors adhering to international standards. He stressed the importance of this local production in the face of unjust economic sanctions and constraints on imports, showcasing the nation's determination to harness renewable energy sources.