- A year ago today, Mecca’s highest energy consumption exceeded 20% more than any previous time at 5,361 megawatts.
- During the Hajj season, the Saudi Electricity Company's operations center near the holy sites is in charge of keeping an eye on the electrical grid and working in tandem with the relevant authorities.
- The organization's employees are prepared to handle any increase in demand, respond to emergencies, and provide routine maintenance and customer support through various channels.
June 14, 2024, in Makkah: Makkah recorded its highest-ever energy load measurement yesterday, with a 5,361 megawatt load. Compared to 4,451 megawatts on the same day last year, there has been a 20% growth. The operations center of the Saudi Electricity Company is situated in the holy sites and is in charge of keeping an eye on the electrical grid during the Hajj. This situation concerns Makkah, Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah. It works closely with the relevant authorities during this year's Hajj season and its employees are reliable in terms of electricity supply monitoring but are also up to any additional load or emergency situation.
They also handle routine maintenance and promptly respond to customer complaints via the Unified Security Operations Center (933) or the organization's social media channels. The use of modern technology, such as smart meters and fiber networks, as well as the expertise of the system management team, allows for a response time that is significantly shorter than one minute. The center's primary responsibilities include controlling the electrical network, monitoring power loads, maintaining service dependability, and carrying out remote or on-site technical interventions by professional teams stationed around the holy sites. In particular, the Hajj season that will take place this year will benefit from the implementation of cutting-edge remote-control technologies throughout the holy site.
