Trinasolar, a global leader in smart photovoltaic and energy storage solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Al-Raebi for Trading and Solar Energy Systems Company to explore collaboration on a potential 1.5 gigawatt solar project pipeline in Yemen spanning the period from 2026 to 2029. The agreement was announced on July 20, 2026, from Sana'a, Yemen.

Framework for Large-Scale Solar Exploration

The MoU establishes a framework for further discussions between the two companies as they assess project opportunities, technical requirements and future cooperation models. Under the terms of the agreement, Trinasolar and Al-Raebi will evaluate opportunities to support large-scale solar projects in Yemen and the wider Middle East region.

Central to the potential collaboration is the supply of Trinasolar's latest TOPCon 3.0 modules, which the company describes as designed to support high-efficiency solar power generation for utility-scale and large commercial energy projects.

The agreement is framed as exploratory, with both parties working to determine the viability and scope of future cooperation rather than committing to a fixed delivery schedule at this stage.

The collaboration is intended to draw on complementary strengths from each side. Trinasolar brings photovoltaic module technology and global project experience to the partnership, while Al-Raebi contributes local market knowledge of the Yemeni energy sector. Both companies have identified this combination as central to making the potential pipeline viable.

Executives Highlight Strategic Intent

Todd Li, President of the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa Region at Trinasolar, described the MoU as a meaningful step in expanding the company's footprint in Yemen.

"This MoU marks an important step in strengthening Trinasolar's presence in Yemen and supporting the country's renewable energy development," Li said. "By combining Trinasolar's PV module technology and global project experience with Al-Raebi's strong local market knowledge, we look forward to exploring opportunities that can contribute to Yemen and the wider Middle East's long-term energy security and sustainable development."

Abdullah M. Raebi, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Al-Raebi for Trading and Solar Energy Systems Company, emphasized his company's commitment to delivering quality energy solutions to the Yemeni market.

"We are pleased to establish this framework for cooperation with Trinasolar, one of the world's leading solar technology companies," Raebi said. "This collaboration reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality and reliable solar solutions to the Yemeni market and supporting the country's increasing demand for clean and affordable energy."

Yemen's Growing Energy Demand Shapes the Opportunity

The announcement situates the potential pipeline within the context of Yemen's broader energy challenges. According to the release, Yemen continues to face growing electricity demand and the need for more resilient energy infrastructure. Large-scale solar deployment is expected to play an increasingly important role in diversifying the country's power supply, according to both parties.

The 1.5 GW pipeline, if realized, would represent a significant contribution to that transition by bringing advanced photovoltaic technology, local project experience, and long-term collaboration between international and Yemeni solar energy stakeholders.

The agreement reflects what both companies describe as a shared focus on expanding access to reliable solar power in Yemen, where demand for clean and affordable energy solutions continues to grow.

Regional Ambitions Beyond Yemen

While Yemen is the primary focus of the MoU, the scope of the collaboration extends to the wider Middle East. Both Trinasolar and Al-Raebi indicated that their evaluation of project opportunities will encompass the broader regional market, not solely Yemen's domestic energy sector.

The TOPCon 3.0 modules identified under the agreement are described as suitable for utility-scale and large commercial energy projects across Yemen and the Middle East more broadly.

Trinasolar is described in the announcement as a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, with the company's Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa division playing a central role in facilitating the partnership. Al-Raebi for Trading and Solar Energy Systems Company is presented as a locally grounded Yemeni firm with established market knowledge that Trinasolar views as essential to navigating project development in the country.

The MoU does not commit either party to specific procurement volumes, financial terms or project delivery milestones at this stage, functioning instead as a structured starting point for deeper commercial and technical discussions over the coming years as the 2026 to 2029 project window unfolds.

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