Hodeida:Dr. Meshal Al-Rifi, Director General of the Public Electricity Corporation, conducted an inspection of the ongoing project to refurbish and connect the solar power plants in Al-Khokha and Hays to the national electricity grid in Hodeida Governorate.
According to Yemen News Agency, Dr. Al-Rifi was joined by Deputy Directors General, Engineer Mohammed Al-Shaibani (Distribution) and Engineer Tariq Al-Aghbari (Generation), along with Engineer Abdulrahman Zaid, Director of Commercial Affairs, and Engineer Gharsan Abdulbari, Director of Electricity for Hodeida. The team assessed technical aspects and outlined the requirements for completing the grid connection, working with a specialized engineering team from the Economic Corporation under a memorandum of understanding and joint cooperation agreement.
During the visit, Dr. Al-Rifi highlighted the project's role in enhancing electricity stability and meeting residents' power needs. He detailed that the initial phase will involve supplying electricity to Al-Khokha, followed by connecting the plant to the Hays District's solar power plant via 33 kV transmission lines, aiming to unify the electrical system and extend service across the liberated districts.
Dr. Al-Rifi emphasized the partnership with the Yemeni Economic Corporation, which is crucial for evaluating and defining the technical requirements to finalize the grid connection. This collaboration aligns with the memorandum and agreement established two years ago, focusing on resource integration and expertise exchange to develop and expand electricity services.
He stressed the importance of collaborative efforts among stakeholders, particularly the Economic Corporation, to advance electricity projects and supply power to liberated regions. Accompanying him was Engineer Ghamdan Al-Khalidi, Director-General of the Public Electricity Corporation in Taiz Governorate.
