New unit to empower certification processes in the renewable energy sector
Under the patronage of HH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , the Saudi Minister of Energy, UL and GCC Electrical Testing Laboratories (GCC Labs) recently inaugurated their first joint venture lab in Dammam in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province.
The new laboratory, Gulf Renewables Lab, comes as a joint venture between global safety science organisation UL and the Saudi-based GCC Labs, and is aimed at strengthening awareness, capabilities and certification within the renewable energy segment in Saudi Arabia and across the region.
The laboratory, 7000sqm in size, is located in Dammam’s third industrial city and will provide more than 50 standardized tests of renewable energy systems according to international, GCC and Saudi specifications.
“It is an important step in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and will contribute significantly towards localising manufacturing and services and promoting alternative energy applications suitable for the climatic conditions in the GCC countries,” said Hamid Syed, Vice President and General Manager, Middle East, UL.
“The lab has succeeded in providing advanced services for major companies and authorities since its inception,” commented Engineer Mahdi Bin Nasser Al-Dossary, Chairman of the Board of GCC Labs.
“This success could only have been achieved with the consistent backing of the Saudi Government along with the collective efforts of GCC Labs and UL,” remarked Engr. Saleh Amri, CEO, GCC Labs.
