Deputy Minister for Electricity Affairs Message

In light of the comprehensive social, economic and construction development, supported with the ambitious policies and promising future tendencies of the Kingdom Vision 2030, and in accordance with the Council of Minister's resolution No. 324 dated 20/9/1431H for approval of changing the electric distribution voltage for residential and commercial purposes in the new areas and new customers in the existing areas, from 127/320 volts to the international voltage of 230/400 volts, it is clear that the project of changing the electricity distribution voltage is compatible with such development and effectively contributing, not only in supporting the Kingdom's ambition to compete for world performance indicators in electric energy field and associated industries or developing unified international standards and specifications for equipment and appliances used in the Kingdom, but also to improve level safety and curbing electric accidents caused by dual voltage, in addition to increasing the Kingdom export of electric devices as a result of low production costs following the change of voltage. The move comes within the efforts of the Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources and the concerned parties to make the Kingdom assume a regional position in the electricity industry in the Middle East and Africa.

In this regard, I hope that the Portal of the project will be an awareness forum for communication and interaction with consumers and investors to achieve requirements and standards of the electric safety, improve power consumption, increase level of efficiency and reduce production costs. In conclusion, I am fully confident that the national competencies and cadres can achieve the objectives of the project, particularly due to the fact that the implementation process during the last period of nearly six years, has contributed to completion of an important part of the project, in light of the increasing awareness among community members about the importance of finalizing the project during the specified period of 19 years, for the sake of the subscribers themselves or quality and reliability of electric service and the national economy in general. Praying for Allah Almighty to help us all and crown our deeds with success.
Peace, Mercy and Blessing of Allah be Upon You

Saleh bin Hussein Al-Awaji
Deputy Minister for Electricity Affairs