Chalhoub Group has partnered with Yellow Door Energy to power its fulfilment hub in Riyadh with off-grid solar energy. The agreement supports Chalhoub Group’s sustainability strategy and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s wider environmental goals.
Under a solar lease arrangement, Yellow Door Energy will finance, design, build, commission, operate, and maintain an 848 kWp rooftop solar plant, according to the companies. The system will not be connected to the local utility grid, allowing the facility to rely entirely on self-generated solar power.
The project will include more than 1,380 solar panels and is expected to produce around 1.2 million kWh of clean electricity in its first year, according to the companies. This generation is projected to cut carbon emissions by about 460 metric tonnes annually, according to the companies.
Construction of the solar plant has already started, with completion planned for early 2026, according to the companies. The leasing model enables Chalhoub Group to use renewable energy without upfront capital costs or operational risk, while advancing its ESG commitments.
According to the companies, the initiative highlights how solar leasing can reduce energy expenses and emissions at the same time. It also reflects the broader shift in Saudi Arabia toward corporate renewable energy solutions that support the Kingdom’s Net Zero by 2060 ambition.
