Powering the Future
Meet Mohammed Alalhareth and Rahaf Ibrahim Almasari, two young engineers driving innovation and sustainability at Red Sea Global.
Their journey highlights Saudi Arabia's commitment to a greener future, where cutting-edge technology meets regenerative tourism.
"When I was 10 years old, I was electrocuted, and it gave me a fear of electricity,” says Mohammed, an electrical engineer. “In my final year of high school, I decided to overcome this fear and chose to study electrical engineering."
This decision led him to RSG, where he now works on innovative renewable energy projects on the west coast of Saudi Arabia. The Red Sea aims to be the world's largest tourism destination powered entirely by clean energy, with 100% renewable energy 24/7.
This ambitious goal is already supported by 760,500 photovoltaic panels, powering the first three open resorts, the Turtle Bay staff town, and Red Sea International Airport. The project's utilities infrastructure is further reinforced by the world's largest battery storage facility, with a capacity of 1,200 MWh, allowing complete independence from the national grid.
Mohammed walks alongside solar panels, part of the 760,500 photovoltaic panels powering the destination sustainably.
Mohammed walks alongside solar panels, part of the 760,500 photovoltaic panels powering the destination sustainably.
Aerial view of one of the world's largest battery energy storage facility, a critical component in Red Sea Global’s renewable strategy.
Aerial view of the world's largest battery energy storage facility, a critical component in Red Sea Global’s renewable strategy.
A guest relaxes by a pool, enjoying the serenity and sustainable luxury offered by a destination fully powered by renewable energy.
A guest relaxes by a pool, enjoying the serenity and sustainable luxury offered by a destination fully powered by renewable energy.
Rahaf admires a local flower, which represents the project's harmony with its natural surroundings and commitment to sustainability.
Rahaf admires a local flower, which represents the project's harmony with its natural surroundings and commitment to sustainability.
Mohammed and Rahaf discuss the future of renewable energy at Red Sea Global's solar field, part of the world's largest battery energy storage facility.
Mohammed and Rahaf discuss the future of renewable energy at Red Sea Global's solar field, part of the world's largest battery energy storage facility.
Mohammed ensures all systems operate optimally to maintain the project's high sustainability and energy independence standards.
Mohammed ensures all systems operate optimally to maintain the project's high sustainability and energy independence standards.
"What excites me most as an engineer is integrating engineering and sustainability,” says Rahaf, a mechanical engineer. Coming from a family of engineers, she is passionate about using her skills to support RSG’s regenerative tourism goals. "We've developed mechanical systems that connect infrastructure seamlessly with the project's buildings, all while preserving the environment."
Mohammed and Rahaf are a dynamic duo representing a new generation of Saudi talent dedicated to sustainability day and night. "We have the Dark Sky policy here," Mohammed adds. "At night, you can even see the Milky Way." RSG is on track to becoming one of the largest Dark Sky locations in the world and to be certified by DarkSky International.
As they navigate the project site, from the expansive solar fields providing energy independence to the pristine coastlines they work to protect, they reflect on the unique opportunity to contribute to something transformative.
With all transport across land, sea, and air powered solely by renewable energy, including Saudi Arabia’s first airport powered by renewables and the country’s first fleet of electric buses, RSG is setting new standards for regenerative tourism.
"I want our guests to see, feel, and realize what Saudi Arabia is actually like. And I’m really excited for the future," says Rahaf.
"I want our guests to see, feel, and realize what Saudi Arabia is actually like."
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