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IN CONVERSATION
AYHAM MKALALATI, Head of On-Grid Business, SirajPower
" Our key learning was to learn to continuously adapt to changes which are happening on global and local levels."
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IN CONVERSATION
ANTONIO VALENTIN DIAZ,
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Head of Projects Delivery – Middle East, EDF RENEWABLES MIDDLE EAST
Ashwini Chikkodi
" Middle Eastern countries have set ambitions goals in terms of reducing their carbon footprint and developing low-carbon energy solutions."
Sadhana Raju Shenvekar Sanjana Kamble publishing@firstviewgroup.com
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LONGI SOLAR
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“WE ONLY HAVE TO CAPTURE 1/10,000TH OF THE SOLAR ENERGY LANDING ON EARTH TO COMPLETELY SATISFY ALL OUR ENERGY NEEDS.” — RAY KURZWEIL
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DUBAI’S ELECTRICITY CAPACITY REACHES 12,900 MW
ENVIROMENA & THREE EIGHT SIX CLOSE FINANCING FOR 15 MW SOLAR PLANT T hree Eight Six Holding Limited (386), the ADGM based
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Authority (DEWA) has announced that its installed capacity has reached 12,900 megawatts (MW) of electricity and 490 million imperial gallons of desalinated water per day (MIGD) thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure, innovation and planning. This is in line with DEWA’s efforts to keep pace with increasing demand for electricity and water, as well as Dubai’s ambitious urban and economic plans. In comparison with the 1990s, which witnessed the merger of the Dubai Electricity Company and the Dubai Water Department and the establishment of DEWA, the installed capacity of electricity was about 1,200 MW and water was 60 MIGD. This means DEWA’s production capacity today has increased more than 10 times for electricity and more than 8 times for water. It is expected that the installed production capacity of electricity will increase next July to 13,200 megawatts, with the commissioning of the 300MW first project of the 900MW 5th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, using photovoltaic solar panels based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model.
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solar energy investment platform focusing on commercial and industrial projects across the region, and Enviromena Power Systems LLC (Enviromena), the leading UAEheadquartered clean energy services provider with over 700 MWs of solar PV projects constructed across Europe, Middle East and North Africa and a further 450MW in development, are delighted to announce the closing of equity financing arrangements for a 15MW solar PV off-grid electricity generation plant to be located at the Binzagr Logistics Centre (BLC) in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia. Binzagr Logistics Company, the owner and operator of BLC, has invested SAR 1 Billion in its state-of-the-art facility, which is the largest of its kind in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. The solar power plant, which is scheduled to be operational by year end, will support Saudi’s Vision 2030 renewables goals and will deliver a significant discount to BLC’s current cost of electricity.
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MAJID AL FUTTAIM AND YELLOW DOOR ENERGY TO DEVELOP THE LARGEST PRIVATE SOLAR PLANT AT BAHRAIN MALL U nder the patronage of Dr. Abdul Hussain Bin Ali Mirza,
President of the Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA), Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has signed a 6.2 megawatt-peak solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Yellow Door Energy, the leading solar developer for commercial and industrial businesses in the Middle East and South Asia. The agreement will bring clean energy to The Bahrain Mall, operated by Carrefour Bahrain, and will be the largest private solar plant in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Spanning over 40,000 square meters, the rooftop solar plant is expected to generate 10 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy in its first year of operation, equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by 6,300 tonnes. Over 11,600 solar panels will be installed to meet 50% of the shopping mall’s energy consumption needs.
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ACWA POWER LEADS SOUTH AFRICA’S LARGEST RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT REDSTONE CSP TO FINANCIAL CLOSE ACWA Power, a leading Saudi
developer, investor and operator of power generation and water desalination plants in 13 countries and the lead shareholder in the Redstone concentrated solar power (CSP) plant, announced the commencement of construction on the 100 MW Redstone project following achievement of financial close. At ZAR 11.6 billion total investment, the Redstone project is the largest renewable energy investment in South Africa to date. The project has secured financing from leading international and South African financial institutions including African Development Bank (AfDB), ABSA Bank, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), CDC Group, Nedbank Limited, Nederlandse FinancieringsMaatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden (FMO), Deutsche Investitionsund Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG), Investec Bank, Sanlam Life Insurance and the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC).
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MARUBENI SIGNS A AGREEMENT FOR 300 MW OF SOLAR PROJECT IN SAUDI ARABIA M arubeni Corporation, signed a Power Purchase Agreement with the Saudi Power Procurement Company, “SPPC” through a Special Purpose Company, “SPC'' established with Al Jomaih Energy & Water Company Limited, “Al Jomaih” in January 2021. In March 2021, a loan agreement for limited-recourse project financing for the Rabigh Solar PV IPP Project was signed, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) work on the project proceeded the following month. The SPC will develop, construct, operate, and maintain the 300 MW capacity solar PV plant, which will be located in the Rabigh Industrial City of Makkah Province, on land leased by The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones, commonly known as MODON. SPPC will purchase the produced power for 25 years following the Commercial Operation Date. This project will be Marubeni’s first solar PV project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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THE BOX SELF STORAGE SELECTS YELLOW DOOR ENERGY AS SOLAR PARTNER Yellow Door Energy, a UAE-based sustainable energy
provider for businesses, has been awarded a solar project with The Box Self Storage, “The Box”, a UAEbased storage company with the largest self-storage presence in the Middle East, for its newest self-storage multi storey facility in Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), Dubai, UAE. The 312 kilowatt-peak rooftop solar plant is expected to generate more than 800,000 kilowatt- hours of clean energy in its first year of operation, equivalent to reducing 300,000 kilograms of carbon emissions or planting 5,600 trees. Over 630 solar panels will be installed to cover 1,500 square meters of roof space at the facility. The new facility’s parking will also be equipped with an electric vehicle charger.
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ALEC ENERGY TO SUPPLY SOLAR POWER SOLUTIONS FOR DEWA’S NEW HEAD OFFICE BUILDING
MARUBENI SIGNS A AGREEMENT FOR 300 MW OF SOLAR PROJECT IN SAUDI ARABIA M arubeni Corporation, signed a Power Purchase
Agreement with the Saudi Power Procurement Company, “SPPC” through a Special Purpose Company, “SPC'' established with Al Jomaih Energy & Water Company Limited, “Al Jomaih” in January 2021. In March 2021, a loan agreement for limitedrecourse project financing for the Rabigh Solar PV IPP Project was signed, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) work on the project proceeded the following month. The SPC will develop, construct, operate, and maintain the 300 MW capacity solar PV plant, which will be located in the Rabigh Industrial City of Makkah Province, on land leased by The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones, commonly known as MODON. SPPC will purchase the produced power for 25 years following the Commercial Operation Date. This project will be Marubeni’s first solar PV project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Solar Energy company announced that it has won a contract to provide solar photovoltaic solutions for Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) new headquarter building ‘Al Shera’a, located in the Al Jaddaf area of Dubai. DEWA had said that Al Shera’a would be the tallest, largest, and smartest governmentowned Zero Energy building in the world when complete, consuming less energy than it generates. In addition, the firm will provide fibre optic collectors, shaded structure PV, and solar trees, which collectively will generate 4.8MWp upon completion, helping to ensure the new headquarters will reach its net zero targets within under a decade.
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MASDAR WINS 457MW UZBEKISTAN SOLAR TENDER M asdar, a global leader in renewable energy and
sustainable urban development company, headquartered in Abu Dhabi has won the tender for the construction of a 457MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Uzbekistan. The contract for the project in the Sherabad district of the Surkhandarya region was awarded by the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan. The Sherabad project is part of a wider programme to construct solar PV plants with a total capacity of 1GW. Masdar was awarded the tender to construct the 457MW plant with a proposed energy charge (tariff) of US 1.8045 cents per kWh. The project also includes construction of a new 220kV substation and a 52 km transmission line to connect to the 500kV Surkhan substation.
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GERAB INKS SOLAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SIRAJPOWER FOR ITS MANUFACTURING FACILITIES IN JAFZA the solar lease U nder partnership, SirajPower will fully finance, design, construct, operate and maintain a 500 kWp solar rooftop plant for Gerab’s warehousing facilities in Jebel Ali Free Zone. Gerab National Enterprises LLC is an internationally recognized leading bulk stockist and supplier of piping system components for various industries for over 40 years. The 500 kWp solar panel system, which occupies 3,700 sqm of roof space, will provide renewable energy enough to power 100% of Gerab’s warehousing facilities’ energy consumption in Jafza. Every year, 850 MWh of clean energy will be generated by the solar plant offsetting 600 metric tons of carbon footprint which is equivalent to removing 130 cars off the road per year.
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ABU DHABI AIRPORTS AND MASDAR COMPLETE LARGEST SOLAR-POWERED CAR PARK A bu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of the emirate’s five airports, and Masdar, one
of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, have announced the completion of Abu Dhabi’s largest solar-powered car park. The three-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project is installed on the car shading at the short-term car park of the Midfield Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The energy generated by the grid-connected project will be used to power the car parking facility, with excess energy fed to other sections of the airport. Masdar’s Energy Services department provided a full turnkey solution for the project, including financing, design, procurement and construction. Under the terms of the lease agreement, Masdar will also provide operation and maintenance services for a 25-year period.
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DESERT TECHNOLOGIES’ SAHARA SOLAR GENERATOR WINS AWARD S audi solar energy firm Desert Technologies (DT) has won the Middle East Solar Industry
Association’s (MESIA) “Best Innovation” award in the field of renewable energy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for 2020. The award recognizes DT’s Sahara containers, which are considered a scientific and technological revolution in renewable energy. DT produces the containers at its factory in Jeddah. Khaled Ahmed Sharbatly, managing partner of DT, received the award in the presence of Ahmed Nada, president of MESIA, and an audience of specialists and professionals involved in the manufacture and production of solar energy. DT launched two containerized solar systems of Sahara, each 40 feet and 20 feet in height. It generates up to 100 kWp of pure solar energy, which provides power during the day directly from the solar system while allowing for electricity through a battery bank during the night. They are easily installed and operate silently 24/7, unlike diesel generators, and require minimum maintenance. DT showcased the power of the 40-feet Sahara containers to the world during the 2021 Dakar Rally, and before that, in Africa supplying electricity to areas peripheral to the main grid, where one container is sufficient to meet the basic needs of about 70 small homes. It provides immediate sustainable energy in remote areas and is the best alternative solution for costly conventional energy in implementation and maintenance.
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DUBAI INAUGURATES GREEN HYDROGEN PROJECT, FIRST-OFITS-KIND IN MENA
ETIHAD ESCO AND BAHRAIN’S SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AUTHORITY TO COLLABORATE TOWARD ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY ustainable Energy Authority (SEA), the leading sustainability enabler in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced plans to initiate collaboration and strategic partnership toward achieving the sustainability ambitious goals. Both organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a virtual ceremony, in the presence of HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA and HE Dr. Abdul Hussain Bin Ali Mirza, President of SEA. Through the MOU, both parties will exchange and share best global experiences and practices in energy efficiency, renewable energy, to support sustainability efforts in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The MoU aims to support both Parties in implementation of sustainable energy initiatives to achieve the common goals. It also aims to enhance cooperation to address energy related areas in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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S heikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee, inaugurated the Green Hydrogen project at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai, marking a new achievement for the Emirate as a leader in renewable energy. The project, implemented in collaboration with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Expo 2020 Dubai, and Siemens Energy, is the first solar-driven green hydrogen producing facility in the Middle East and North Africa. The project, implemented in collaboration with DEWA, Expo 2020 Dubai and Siemens Energy, is the first solardriven green hydrogen producing facility in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
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MORO HUB & HUAWEI TO BUILD SOLAR-POWERED DATA CENTER IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital
arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has signed an agreement with Huawei to build the largest solar-powered Uptime TIER III-Certified Data Centre in the Middle East and Africa at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The new sustainable, carbon-neutral green data centre uses 100% renewable energy and has a capacity exceeding 100 megawatts (MW) and is the second solar-powered green data centre in Dubai launched by Moro Hub. The signing ceremony was witnessed by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and Mr Charles Yang, President of Huawei Middle East, and signed by Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman and Group CEO Digital DEWA and Mr Jerry Liu, CEO of Huawei UAE.
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L&T STARTS CONSTRUCTION OF 300 MW JEDDAH SOLAR POWER PLANT IN SAUDI ARABIA
SIRAJPOWER’S PARTNERSHIP WITH REGIONAL FMCG COMPANIES GROWS IN THE UAE S irajPower, UAE’s locally-owned and leading distributed solar energy provider, signed a solar leasing partnership with Ajmal Perfumes, one of the largest manufacturers of fragrances in the Middle East and around the world, for a 1.5 MWp solar rooftop plant that will power their manufacturing facilities at Dubai Industrial City and Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 in Dubai. Under this long-term partnership, SirajPower will design, build, finance, operate and maintain the solar rooftop plant, which will produce 2.7 GWh of solar energy annually. The project covers an area of 12,000 m2 and will be offsetting nearly 2,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.
BUZZ> Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced that it has secured the go-ahead to begin constructing the 300-megawatt Jeddah Solar photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant, located in Third Jeddah Industrial City, south-east of Jeddah. The turnkey Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) order has been received from the consortium of Masdar, EDF Renewables and Nesma Company. L&T said the utility scale power plant, which would be executed by the renewables arm of its Power Transmission & Distribution Business, utilises state-of-art technologies including bifacial modules, single axial trackers, string inverters and robots for module cleaning.
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L&T WINS DUBAI’S TAQDEER AWARD FOR PROVIDING BEST WORKING CONDITIONS FOR LABOUR I ndian engineering and construction conglomerate
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) was honoured at the fourth edition of Dubai’s Taqdeer Awards for providing the best working conditions for workmen at their various project sites across the UAE. Launched in 2016 by the Government of Dubai, the Taqdeer Awards aim to promote excellence in labour welfare practices and safeguard labour rights to increase productivity and efficiency across different sectors. Maj-Gen Obaid Muhair Bin Surour said companies were evaluated by more than 105 qualified assessors based on essential fundamentals such as labour policies, occupational health, cultural and work environment factors such as communication, creativity and innovation, rules & regulations as well as results based on labour perceptions and performance indicators.
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FUSION FUEL GREEN AND CCC TEAM UP FOR GREEN HYDROGEN PLANTS IN MIDDLE EAST Fusion Fuel Green PLC, a green hydrogen technology company, announced that it reached a collaboration agreement with Consolidated Contractors Group S.A.L. (Offshore) (“CCC”), to develop green hydrogen plants in the Middle East. CCC and Fusion Fuel have agreed to cooperate on projects involving the production of green hydrogen for potential clients in the refining and petrochemical industries in order to reduce their carbon footprint. The companies plan to develop demonstrator plants in several countries in the region, namely Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar.
MASDAR WINS 400 MW OF SOLAR PROJECTS IN UZBEKISTAN U zbekistan announced the winning bidder of the public-
private partnerships (PPPs) for two photovoltaic solar parks in the Jizzakh and Samarkand regions. These PPPs, tendered under the World Bank Group’s Scaling Solar program, will soon add more than 400 megawatts of clean and renewable energy to the country’s energy mix. Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) was awarded the project in the Samarkand region with a bid to supply solar power at 1.791 US cents per kilowatt hour. Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) was awarded the project in the Jizzakh region with a bid to supply solar power at 1.823 US cents per kilowatt hour. As transaction adviser, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, helped the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Energy design and tender the PPPs, which attracted seven bids for the Jizzakh site and six proposals for the Samarkand site.
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ISRAELI FIRM ECOPPIA PRODUCES SOLAR TECHNOLOGY IN INDIA FOR PROJECT IN UAE T he Israeli embassy said a partnership has been
initiated by the International Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (IFIICC) through which an Israel-based company is producing an innovative robotic solar technology in India for a landmark project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a statement, the embassy said the cooperation involves Israel, India and the UAE. “The embassy of Israel in India is proud to announce a first-of-its-kind trilateral cooperation between Israel, India and the UAE,” it said. “Under the leadership of Ron Malka, ambassador of Israel to India, a trilateral partnership has been initiated by the IFIICC through which an Israel-based company, Ecoppia, is producing an innovative robotic solar cleaning technology in India for a landmark project in the UAE,” it said. It said the Abraham accords signed between Israel and UAE have paved the way for friendships and business partnerships across the region.
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DEWA HIGHLIGHTS FUTURE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE UAE
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Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) participated in the Ramadan Scientific Majlis organised by the Emirates Science Club at the Cultural and Scientific Association in Dubai. Jamal Shaheen Alhammadi, Vice President of Clean Energy & Diversification at DEWA, highlighted the future of the renewable energy sector in the UAE, emphasising that clean and renewable energy is a strategic priority for the UAE. He noted that the National Innovation Strategy aims to stimulate innovation in seven key sectors including renewable energy. Alhammadi talked about DEWA’s efforts to increase the share of renewable and clean energy in Dubai’s energy mix in line with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to provide 75% of Dubai’s total power capacity from clean energy sources by 2050. He noted that DEWA attaches great importance to Research and Development in this sector.
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MEDENER AND RCREEE LAUNCH THE 2ND PHASE OF THE EU FUNDED PROJECT “MEETMED II” M EDENER and RCREEE were proud to organize the online
launching event of the 2nd phase of the EU-funded project “Mitigation Enabling Energy Transition in the Mediterranean Region (meetMED) on the 7th of April 2021, gathering more than 130 participants from all Mediterranean countries. Following the success of its first phase (MEETMED I, from 2018-2020), meetMED project commences a new phase aiming to enhance the energy security of beneficiary countries (namely Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia) while fostering their transition to low carbon economy. meetMED II will also be contributing to the creation of more stable, efficient, competitive, and climate-resilient socioeconomic contexts in the targeted countries. The second phase of meetMED will run until June 2024. MeetMED II activities aim at strengthening the implementation of EE measures and improving countries’ energy mix focusing on building and appliances’ sectors through a multiscale, multipartner, and inclusive approach at local and regional levels, thereby fostering regional cooperation.
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SUNGROW TO SUPPLY PV INVERTER SOLUTIONS FOR A 200 MW PROJECT IN EGYPT S ungrow, the global leading inverter solution
supplier for renewables, announced that the Company signed the inverter supply contract for the 200 MW Kom Ombo project in Egypt following the signature of the EPC agreement between ACWA Power and the EPC contractor Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited. The project will be the largest privately developed utility-scale solar plant in the country and will increase the share of renewable energy in Egypt’s energy mix in line with national targets. The project is located within a desert area of Kom Ombo town in the Aswan Governorate of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The operation of the solar plant is a proactive measure towards a low carbon transition for Egypt’s economy harnessing the abundant solar irradiation in the country.
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MENA ENERGY INVESTMENTS TO EXCEED $805BN BY 2026 M ENA region looks to exceed over $800 billion in investments into its energy sector over the next five years. The outlook forecasts MENA emerging as a major blue and green hydrogenexporting region thanks to lowcost gas resources and strong renewable energy progress. Renewables claim a significant share of almost 40% the estimated $250 billion in power sector investments, committed gas investments projected to fall by $9.5 billion to $75 billion after completion of several megaprojects in 2020. As a whole, the MENA region expects to add an estimated 3GW of solar power in 2021 – doubling its total from 2020 – and almost 20GW by 2025. Wind and other sources such as hydropower are also coming into their own as countries step up their energy diversification plans.
DEWA SUPPORTS THE PARTICIPATION OF UAE & DUBAI IN GLOBAL EFFORTS TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE D ubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) supports the UAE’s efforts to meet its global
responsibilities to tackle climate change. Dubai is doing this by increasing its share of clean and renewable energy in its energy mix, communicating the importance of electricity and water conservation, and conserving its natural resources. The UAE leads international efforts in clean and renewable energy by planning and investing in it. The UAE Energy Strategy 2050 intends to achieve an energy mix that combines renewable and clean energy sources to balance economic requirements and environmental goals. Al Tayer said that the UAE’s hosting of the Regional Climate Dialogue is a new reflection of its role in fighting climate change, the commitment to focusing on climate change as an issue, and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
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SAUDI ARABIA’S REPDO RECEIVES BIDS UNDER THIRD ROUND OF NREP Under its third round of the National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP), Saudi Arabia’s Renewable Energy Project Development Office (Repdo) received bids from three groups for the Category A projects. Repdo received bids from Acwa Power(local),Total Solar (France)/ Al-Blagha (local) and Alfanar (local)for its 120MW Wadi ad-Dawasir and the 80MW Layla photovoltaic (PV) solar projects. As earlier stated by Repdo, only one project will be awarded to a bidder.
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IN CONVERSATION
AYHAM MKALALATI, HEAD OF ON-GRID BUSINESS, SIRAJPOWER
Our key learning was to continuously adapt to changes which are happening on global and local levels. SolarQuarter Middle East interviewed Mr. Ayham Mklalati, Head of On-Grid Business, SirajPower. As Head of On-Grid Business, Ayham is responsible for the full business spectrum, from sales and development through execution of SirajPower’s grid-connected business, and for leading the company’s strategic expansion plans into new markets. Having held senior positions across the solar PV value chain, including business development, engineering, financing, execution, and operations & maintenance of utility-scale and distributed solar projects Ayham told us about the challenges faced, smart technologies being adopted in the region. He also shared his outlook on the future of Solar in the Middle East region.
How has the year 2020 been for SirajPower especially as this has been the pandemic year? Any key learnings? 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, especially in a sales-focused organization, where ongoing lead generation & client interaction was limited. Our key learning was to learn to continuously adapt to changes that are happening on global and local levels. Our team embraced new and exciting ways to reach and communicate with our customers through various communication technologies & social media platforms. We’ve seen a massive uptake in the C&I industry, even more so during the pandemic, which proves that SirajPower’s team & offering deliver best-in-class solar solutions.
As a developer, what are the key challenges you face in the Middle East Solar market and how have you overcome those? Financing distributed solar is one of the key challenges in the Middle East market, which we’ve been able to overcome by focusing the last few years on growing a large enough portfolio that has attracted structured finance. Another challenge in the C&I sector is the duration of our sales cycle, but our team has learned how to demonstrate our value add and shorten the process by months.
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Technological innovations are playing a remarkable role in the Solar sector. What are some of the key milestones achieved recently by your esteemed company with respect to technological advancements? The beauty about SirajPower is that it is a lean organization, which quickly picks up on technological innovations and market trends. We started utilizing the highest efficiency solar modules, which helps us reduce the balance of plant costs, and improve efficiencies. Our Operations & Maintenance team has developed a comprehensive, custom-made online monitoring & control platform and we’ve set up a monitoring center at our office. Our R&D team is working on so many technologies, from portable solar + battery solutions, to more efficient and effective cleaning robots for rooftops.
The beauty about SirajPower is that it is a lean organization, which quickly picks up on technological innovations and market trends.
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Please give our readers a brief insight about the recently bagged solar project by SirajPower in the Middle East. We’ve had a very successful year of signing projects, making our portfolio reach the 100 MW milestone within a short period of time, which is a remarkable achievement for us. SirajPower was awarded a 3 MW solar car park leasing project for Al Khail Heights, a thriving residential community in Dubai, proving that solar can be viable for more than traditional rooftop or ground-mounted applications. Major UAE conglomerates have recently partnered with SirajPower, to name a few: AI Shirawi Group, Airlink & Ajmal Perfumes.
What in your view is the growth outlook for the Middle East solar sector for the next 5 years? I expect massive growth in the Middle East solar sector, both on the utility-scale & the distributed scale. We’re already seeing double-digit market growth exponentially increasing year-on-year. As the cost of renewable energy & supporting technologies decline, and energy subsidies are lifted, and customers or governments get more comfortable with this mature technology, there will be a continued natural uptake.
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IN CONVERSATION
ANTONIO VALENTIN DIAZ HEAD OF PROJECTS DELIVERY – MIDDLE EAST, EDF RENEWABLES MIDDLE EAST
Middle Eastern countries have set ambitions goals in terms of reducing their carbon footprint and developing low-carbon energy solutions. In an exclusive interview with SolarQuarter Middle East, Mr. Antonio Valentin Diaz, Head of Projects Delivery, EDF Renewables Middle East talks about the major projects done by his company along with the challenges and future outlook on the solar sector in the region. Mr. Valentin has over 18 years of professional experience in project execution and delivery of large solar energy-related projects worldwide, particularly with PV and Concentrated Solar Power IPP Projects. He has been deploying his knowledge and building his career in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Please give our readers brief insight about the recent major project done by EDF Renewables in the Middle East Region. As a developer, what challenges have you faced? EDF renewables is currently involved in the development, financing, design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of several utility scale solar and wind projects. One of our latest projects is Al Dhafrah PV2 Plant, a solar photovoltaic power plant with an installed capacity of 2,000 MW, once completed. The site is located 30 km from Abu Dhabi city. The selected site surface for Al Dhafrah PV2 Plant is over twenty (20) square kilometers, equivalent to more than 3,000 football pitches. The project capacity will be reached through over 4 million PV modules. Once completed, in 2022, the site will be the largest single-site PV utility scale project in the world and will provide clean electricity to power over 160,000 local households. Al Dhafra PV2 solar project will be the first plant of such scale to deploy bifacial module technology, capturing sun light on both sides of the PV modules and thus benefiting from the reflection of light by the ground in order to reach higher generation.
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One of the biggest challenges is the performance of the key components exposed to harsh conditions in terms of temperature and soiling. Soiling by dry deposition affects the power output of photovoltaic (PV) modules, especially under dry and arid conditions that favor natural atmospheric aerosols (wind-blown dust). This expected issue during the operation of the plant, was evaluated throughout the bid stage, assessing the energy losses, and developing the final design of the plant in a way to optimize the solar energy production.
What are the current challenges and opportunities especially in the utility solar sector in the Middle East? How can the challenges be faced? Polysilicon prices are still breaking new records each week due to persistent tight supply of polysilicon and the strong demand. Price hike may slow down when production capacity gradually increases. In 2020 we saw growing dominance of Tier-1 PV manufacturers. Aimed the ongoing trend to expand capacity and increase market presence. At EDF Renewables, we intend the implementation of N type TOPCON modules. N-type technology can provide significant boosts in power and longevity to solar modules, especially with the bi-facial, as they have superior performance at higher temperatures. Moreover, the new battery business models emerge at utility and residential scale. The energy storage is becoming one of the fastest-growing asset classes in the energy industry. Furthermore, another emerging economy is the hydrogen, and it is now expanding throughout the clean energy infrastructure. At EDF Renewables, we consider hydrogen production and storage projects, in addition to wind and solar, to find ways to reduce carbon emissions and help fighting climate change.
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EDF Renewables has a key role to play in the sustainable energy transition and the Middle East renewable energy market, especially when it comes to solar and wind power.
Lastly, how do you see the solar sector progressing in the Middle East market in the next 5 years? Renewables have a key role to play in the sustainable energy transition and the Middle East renewable energy market is expected to grow, especially when it comes to solar, wind and storage. At EDF Renewables we believe that the Middle Eastern countries will continue with their renewable energy plans and the production of solar energy on a large-scale will be increasing in the coming years.
How do you see your company contributing to the clean energy sector in the Middle East in the next couple of years?
Moreover, the continuous growth in the energy storage solutions will help reduce the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), using thermal storage in CSP technology and batteries in PV and Wind technologies.
Middle Eastern countries have set ambitions goals in terms of reducing their carbon footprint and developing low-carbon energy solutions.
Additionally, hydrogen as a storage solution is also an up-andcoming technology.
EDF is integrating a low-carbon approach across the entire energy value chain from electricity generation to distribution. More globally, we are a player clearly involved in supporting the Middle East Green Initiative for Climate Change. We are perfectly in line with the local strategy for developing renewable projects in the region and are committed to support the economies with a wide range of low carbon solutions. EDF is aiming to become Carbon Neutral in 2050. This enforceable commitment to become Carbon Neutral, approved by EDF's shareholders and driving our businesses in 2020 states: "our reason of being (raison d’être) is to build a net zero emissions, energy future with electricity and innovative solutions and services, to help save the planet and drive wellbeing and sustainable economic development. “ Furthermore, at EDF Renewables innovation is KEY in our large utility scale wind and solar projects. We are actively developing innovative solutions to meet specific electricity demand vs. variable renewable energies. We support the Middle East region in its energy transition with different PV and Wind utility scale projects, to be in operation in the coming two years: DEWA MBR parc Phase III PV Technology (under operation) UAE Capacity: 800 MW Dumat Al Jandal Wind Technology (under execution) KSA Capacity: 400 MW AL Dhafra PV Technology (under execution) UAE Capacity: 2 GW Jeddah PV Technology (under execution) KSA Capacity: 300 MW
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Al Dhafra PV2 solar project will be the first plant of such scale to deploy bifacial module technology, capturing sunlight on both sides of the PV modules and thus benefiting from the reflection of light by the ground in order to reach higher generation.
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INSIGHTS
MIDDLE EAST SOLAR PV TR T he issue of sustainable development is receiving unprecedented levels of attention and relevance around the world. The Middle East is home to a large number of
oil exporters as well as some of the world's largest carbon emitters. The region has taken on the responsibility of reducing greenhouse gases (GHG), and as a result, the countries in the region have set ambitious goals to promote renewable energy and, thereby, reduce their carbon footprint. This article unfolds the different aspects of the solar industry in the Middle Eastern nations.
MIDDLE EAST SOLAR DYNAMICS The Middle East, with its abundant sunlight, can be worldwide leaders in solar power. However, sluggish growth in electricity demand and an unclear economic outlook across the area may deter investment. The region has a near-ideal environment for solar power generation, which is why large solar power plants have already been built in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, and Jordan. There are many more in the works, which will provide possibilities for renewable energy professionals too. In the forecast period of 2020-2025, the Middle East solar PV market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of more than 8%. Large-scale solar power facilities that are now under development are expected to come operational during the projected period, driving the market significantly.
MARKET Solar PV utility-scale projects have been increasing across the Middle East, with widespread support in all countries. During the projection period, several ambitious photovoltaic projects are projected to fuel the solar market in the next few years. In the near future, the impending solar power projects in this region, as well as the utilization of hybrid power solutions, could generate enormous prospects for the solar power market. Because of the amount of ongoing and prospective projects in Saudi Arabia, demand is likely to be high over the forecast period. While the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) leads the way in terms of planned capacity expansion, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are also important markets. In terms of technology, solar PV is likely to acquire the most traction over the next five years when compared to other options.
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CHALLENGES
Everything is not as good as it seems. Just like the two faces of a coin, this situation in the Middle East also has its own set of challenges. Governments must overcome a number of structural, regulatory, and technical barriers as renewable energy becomes more mainstream in the region. Regulation is a significant challenge for anyone pressing for a speedy transition to renewables. Good regulation guarantees safety and security while preventing chaos. It is conservative by design. However, legislative and regulatory changes are slower and more unpredictable than technology innovation. Lack of support for domestic solar, as well as the abundant supply of oil and gas for electricity generation, are some of the other market's stumbling blocks. Moreover, market development is projected to be hampered by reasons such as delays in large-scale solar projects and a growing focus on alternative energy sources. Another major challenge faced by the Middle Eastern countries is the possible impact of COVID-19 on short term developmental projects. All major projects have been delayed because of the unavailability and lack of resources. Contributing to the challenge, the measures to stop the spread of the disease included social distancing and quarantining which did not allow workers to come together.
RENDS GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES Supportive government regulations and increased initiatives to meet electricity demand utilizing renewable energy sources while reducing reliance on fossil fuels are likely to be major factors to the market's growth. Different policies have been developed in different countries to assist the expansion of solar photovoltaics across the region, with the goal of moving to renewables in the future. The utilization of competitive auctions, which account for almost three-quarters of the region's development and have resulted in record-breaking tariffs awarded to solar PV, is the key policy driver used by the governments in the Middle Eastern belt. Due to high resource potential, economies of scale, and access to low-cost financing and land, bids at the lower end of the spectrum varied from USD 13.5 per MWh to USD 16.9 per MWh in the past year. This pricing strategy, on the other hand, is extremely market-specific, indicating favourable financing conditions and land affordability that may not be replicated in other areas.
During the projection period, several ambitious photovoltaic projects are projected to fuel the solar market in the next few years. In the near future, the impending solar power projects in this region, as well as the utilization of hybrid power solutions, could generate
CONCLUSION
enormous prospects for the solar power market.
The countries in the Middle Eastern region have recognised and acknowledged the benefits and ease that the solar power industry will bring in. To make the most of it, the governments of these countries are also trying hard to develop and promote ways and policies to increase the use and reliability of renewable means.
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PRODUCT FEATURE
Sungrow is the world’s most bankable inverter brand with over 154 GW installations worldwide as of December 2020. Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy systems for utility-scale, commercial & industrial and residential applications as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions. The company’s global annual production capacity reaches 90 GW, including 10 GW of India factories.
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION The SG250HX-IN-20 is the 1500Vdc string inverter, featuring a high capacity of 250kW. The product is of a maximum efficiency of 99% and compatible with bi-facial modules, offering a higher yield. The system features 12 MPPTs and a flexible block design allowing for a considerable capacity, significantly reducing LCOE. Particularly with an ingress protection level of IP66 and an anti-corrosion grade of C5, the inverter is resilient in harsh conditions like desert and coastal areas. With smart forced air-cooling technology, the SG250HX-IN-20 can operate without derating at extremely high temperatures. The system is also inserted with fault diagnostic and IV-curve scan function, making it easier for operation and maintenance. Embedded anti-PID function will lead to much less module degradation. Also, the improved Power Line Communication (PLC) shall decrease installation cost without excessive communication wiring. It’s tailored to utility-scale projects, significantly increasing the ROI for customers.
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COMPANY FEATURE
LONGI RELEASES WHITE PAPER ON ITS PROPRIETARY SMART SOLDERING TECHNOLOGY LONGi, the world leading solar technology company, has issued a white paper on its proprietary "Smart Soldering" technology, applied in its new-generation Hi-MO 5 series high-power 182mm modules. With the ongoing volume application of large-format PV modules in utility-scale plants, the unique technology can guarantee their loading capacity, enabling energy yield to be optimized throughout their whole lifecycle, delivering more value-added benefits to global investors in power plants, partners and customers. It is generally accepted that the introduction of high-efficiency modules can improve PV installed capacity in a limited space, reducing both the investment required in system materials and equipment and the use of resources such as glass or EVA, which underlines why optimizing conversion efficiency remains a long-term aim for PV technology development. In recent years, in addition to improvements in cell efficiency, the conversion efficiency of the PV module has also been increased via technologies such as "half-cut" and "multibusbar" (MBB). The efficiency improvement in modules has been largely based on three elements - the improvement in optical efficiency, the reduction in electrical loss and the optimization of size. Half-cut and MBB technologies can reduce ribbon current to cut down electrical loss inside the module, the circular ribbon used in MBB technology providing higher optical efficiency than flat ribbon, the optical efficiency of a monofacial module being further enhanced with white EVA-encapsulated bifacial cells. In terms of module size, the gap between cells is continually being narrowed due to developments in process accuracy, the technology based on a shingled layout enabling a zero micro gap between cells having already emerged in the market. Half-cut and MBB technologies, as the mainstream options presenting the highest level of maturity in the market, are continually being upgraded in order to narrow or even eliminate cell gap architecture. LONGi unveiled its proprietary Smart Soldering technology in June 2020, with the launch of the 182mm Hi-MO 5, a product designed for the grid parity era, combining efficiency, power, reduced BOS cost and reliability.
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WHAT IS SMART SOLDERING TECHNOLOGY? By using segmented ribbon, it is possible to maximize use of sunlight on the front side of a module through the triangular section, achieving a more reliable cell interconnection with micro gap architecture. Testing has proven that, with Smart Soldering technology, module efficiency can be improved by 0.3% in comparison with conventional MBB technology. During the module manufacturing process, the main technical difficulties of minimizing or eliminating the gap between interconnected cells involved maintaining accuracy and avoiding cracking. It was obviously a challenge to overcome the problem with conventional circular ribbon, so "circular shaping ribbon" entered the market, whereby the ribbon interconnecting the cells was flattened during the cell soldering process. With circular shaping ribbon technology, cells could be interconnected in a shingled layout, achieving higher density in packing. There were still disadvantages, however. Even though the ‘sandwich’ structure was adopted, micro cracks could appear at the joint and could increase during the lifecycle of the module. In other words, improvements in this technology could result in a decrease in module reliability, with the shingled part of the cells unable to generate electricity while, in order to avoid cracks, the cells needed to be encapsulated with thicker EVA. All these factors could significantly increase module costs.
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COMPANY FEATURE Then the solution of circular shaping ribbon interconnecting cells with a small gap was developed. Although in comparison with the previous solution, a high increase in cost was avoided, it was even more difficult to maintain the gap between cells, with micro cracks at the joint still a possibility. The Smart Soldering technology developed by LONGi uses integrated segmented ribbon with a small gap connection. The ribbon is softened by an annealing process and internal stress is eliminated, enabling both higher manufacturing yield and reliability. The small gap connection achieved avoids micro cracks.
Moreover, as for optical efficiency, triangular ribbon features a higher utilization rate for direct light than circular one, and also realizes the use of primary reflected light other than secondary reflected light (indirect light), with a lower efficiency loss than the circular ribbon at various angles of incidence. Therefore, triangular ribbon is superior in energy yield.
RELIABILITY TEST FOR "SMART SOLDERING" TECHNOLOGY
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The integrated segmented ribbon is softly connected. On the one hand, significant deformation can be prevented during soldering and lamination thanks to the flat section between cells. On the other hand, the segmented ribbon is integrated, with internal stress eliminated by the annealing process, thereby realizing a lower yield strength than with circular shaping ribbon. The technology reduces the tensile stress of the cells, avoiding micro cracks. In bending tests, fractures appeared after smart soldering only after being bent 90° 20 times, while the circular shaping equivalent displayed fractures after only 7. Lamination verification showed that when both ribbons were encapsulated in a sample (cells with small-gap connection), micro cracks appeared with the circular shaping ribbon, while the integrated segmented alternative remained intact.
In order to further test the advantages of Smart Soldering technology in terms of reliability, LONGi’s technical team encapsulated three types of 182mm modules with Smart Soldering technology, circular shaping ribbon and conventional circular ribbon respectively, and conducted dynamic mechanical load (DML), static mechanical load (SML) and sequential testing. All test results showed that modules with Smart Soldering technology had the lowest level of power degradation. Sequential testing was conducted according to "SML DML thermal cycle," which is closer to the actual operating environment during the lifecycle of a module. Results indicated that the power degradation rate of the module with circular shaping ribbon was 4.95%, with 9 cells seen to have major cracks. The degradation rate of the module with conventional MBB technology was 6.65%, with transverse cracks covering a broader area, while the degradation rate of the module using Smart Soldering technology was only 2.90%.
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LONGi has adhered to its brand concept of "Steadfast and Reliable Technology Leadership.” By releasing its Smart Soldering technology, LONGi’s aim is to improve efficiency and reliability through the whole lifecycle of a PV module, along with halfcut and MBB technologies. With the increasing application of large-format PV modules, the unique nature of the Smart Soldering technology will practically guarantee their loading capacity, enabling energy output to be increased and more benefits to be delivered to customers globally, contributing to the achievement of carbon neutrality goals.
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FEATURED TALKS
ROBIN LI GENERAL MANAGER FOR MENA JINKOSOLAR
Please brief our readers on your different energy storage system solutions for different application scenarios. In our solution, we do offer standard products and customize solution for different customer, it include: RESS: our residential solution can integrate the diesel generator which brings higher functionality and practicability to our system, so it can apply in the PV+ESS+Diesel Generator system; this solution is also a modular design and the battery system is more scalable to meet different storage capacity demands. Large scale ESS: our system has higher integrity and integrate different components (battery system, PCS, DCDC controller, DC/AC cabinet and FSS and HVAC etc.)of the ESS to reduce the complexity of the system design and EPC cost the EMS can cover different application scenarios, including peak shaving, frequency regulation, renewable energy integration and micro-grid etc.
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How do Jinko's Residential Energy Storage Systems ensure product safety while maintaining high performance? High performance and safety of Residential energy storage system can be guaranteed by the following points: Using LiFePO4 cathode material, the energy density is moderate, the temperature resistance effect is good, and the high safety can be ensured under different temperature environments.
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BMS strategy includes over temperature, over current, overcharge/ discharge protection, SOC / SOH prediction, electric leakage detection and further functions to ensure battery performance and functional safety during the whole life cycle. Other facilities include forced air cooling (temperature control), over-current fuse, relay protection device and other multiple protections to ensure the safety of the system.
What makes your PV+ ESS product different from competitors? We promote DC coupling topology to propose an energy storage solution, which is more efficient, less solar curtailment and less installation and system design cost. Besides, a DC coupling system is easier to be managed by EMS than an AC coupling solution, which brings higher stability of the ESS projects. Our EMS can greatly manage the energy dispatch from different parts of the system, including PV side and ESS side and even other energy resources.
Recently you announced the successful completion of your first order of Energy Storage System (ESS) in Africa. Could you please brief our readers on it? Currently, we have countersigned one 1.2 MWh ESS C&I order successfully in Africa. The project will improve the electricity consumption of local villages. The client is one of the most influential multi-technology companies in West Africa and has taken on plenty of new energy projects with the World Bank, local government, etc. Jinko C&I ESS system is designed for community microgrids and commercial and industrial applications. The system
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carries the full range of storage products from 64kwh to 1MWh to cater each individual need. The system is designed with quick installation each step of the way. The system helps the people harness locally available resources to generate and manage power.
How do you see the energy storage market evolving in the Middle East in the near future? I believe that energy storage has a big potential in some of the Middle East and North African regions. For regions with high floating electricity prices and underdeveloped power grids, energy storage systems can be a good solution to urgent matters.
We promote DC coupling topology to propose an energy storage solution, which is more efficient, less solar curtailment and less installation and system design cost..."
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INSIGHTS
LONGi guarantees the quality of its product, which helps customers secure the total lifecycle performance of their PV plants
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investment income from the PV power plants. Reliable
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commitment of “Customer value first” and its efforts in
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propelling the global energy transition.
continuously build strong customer affiliation and promote the company as a quality brand.
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