Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City (Misk City) signed a long-term solar energy agreement with Emerge, the energy solutions JV between Masdar and EDF Power Solutions, to deliver sustainable electricity over the next 20 years.

The signing ceremony was attended by David Henry, CEO of Misk City; Omar AlDaweesh, Emerge board member; Michel Abi Saab, General Manager of Emerge; and other senior officials, the City announced in a statement yesterday.

The agreement aims to develop a 621-kilowatt peak (kWp) rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) plant atop a dedicated carport structure and other assets within Misk City. Emerge will be responsible for the complete development and delivery of the project, including engineering and design, financing, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance.

Once operational, the project will reduce the city’s CO₂ footprint, contributing to Misk City’s ambition of achieving higher environmental performance through LEED certifications and establishing itself as one of the region’s most advanced green urban communities.

This collaboration reflects both entities’ commitment to decarbonization, energy innovation, and sustainable urban transformation.

Commenting on this partnership, CEO Henry said: “This project marks a meaningful step in advancing our sustainability goals, reinforcing our commitment to building a city that thrives in harmony with its environment.”

He emphasized Misk City’s position as a forward-looking, sustainable urban community that empowers generations and leads by example in innovation and environmental responsibility.

For his part, AlDaweesh stated that the partnership reflects the growing momentum for clean energy adoption in Saudi Arabia. “By supporting Misk City’s pioneering sustainability goals, Emerge is proud to be contributing to a new urban narrative, one where innovation and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.”

Moreover, this agreement will enable Misk City to reduce its environmental impact and set a benchmark for sustainable cities across the region.