The plant, developed and owned by Datang Qinghai New Energy Development Co Ltd, is located in the new energy base of Hekatan in the northeast of Xinghai County, average altitude 3,200 meters, and is the first such large-scale project in the county.

The project located in desert plateau, is subject to drastic temperature differences and extreme weather, including high winds and hailstorms, and these pose great challenges to module reliability and energy yield. For that reason the Vertex N 700W+ series modules were an obvious choice for the project.

Among total scale of 560MW, Trina Solar supplies 488MW Vertex N 700W+ series modules equipped with advanced 210mm technology and n-type i-TOPCon Advanced technology. The products are renowned for their high reliability, high efficiency, high power, high energy yield and their ability to reduce LCOE, delivering more values to customers.

The great value offered by Vertex N 700W+ series modules can be illustrated by the 3.2MW ground power station in Gonghe County, Qinghai province. These modules can significantly reduce the costs of installation, electric components and trackers as compared with other modules. Ultimately the Vertex N 700W+ series modules can save RMB 0.0424 per watt, making them 5.8% lower than other n-type modules. In addition to the superior value in ground-mounted power stations, Vertex N 700W+ series modules also further promote environmental benefits.

Batches of Trina Solar Vertex N 700W+ series modules are being delivered to the 560MW PV power station in Qinghai. Trina Solar has been the first achieving mass production of Vertex N 700W+ series modules, and it will continue to show the way in the 700W+ era.

Source: PR Newswire

Upgraded Experience with Smart Management

The new iSolarCloud facilitates the power plant’s timely O&M with higher efficiency. It can diagnose abnormalities in advance and intelligently send fault warnings via App notifications or email. It supports Smart IV Curve Diagnosis for faulty modules, and automatically outputs a fault analysis report with over 90% accuracy. A remote upgrade function is added to the App, enabling remote equipment upgrades without the need for on-site O&M personnel.

The new App version is more focused on the user’s needs. A separate EV charging interface has been added to meet the demand of EV owners among customers. In addition, a function for setting CO2 emission targets has been added, which is in line with the user’s attitude towards green living.

Enhanced Security with Comprehensive Protection

The new iSolarCloud is one of the few products in the industry that has received certification for both the international industrial information security standard IEC62443 and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It achieves a comprehensive information protection on communication, system, application and data, ensuring user’s information security in all aspects.

Improved Interface and Usability

The new iSolarCloud upgrades on visual elements such as color, font, and icon, providing a relaxing and user-friendly experience with a visually pleasing interface. The power plant energy flow diagram is upgraded to a 2.5D design with a dynamic flow effect that shows the energy distribution directly. Visual charts are adopted to simplify the information display for easier understanding. In addition, a customizable sequencing function is added to prioritize key information and display all key data on one screen.

Source: Sungrow

Enphase Energy and Salcomp will host a ribbon-cutting and installer training event today, Aug. 29, 2023, at Salcomp’s manufacturing facility in Arlington, Texas. Attendees will include leadership from both Enphase and Salcomp, as well a couple of hundred installers from the Enphase Installer Network (EIN).

“We are thrilled to partner with Enphase to manufacture its market-leading products at our facility in Texas,” said Brian Chaconas, Arlington site manager at Salcomp. “Together with Enphase, we are helping to bolster high-tech manufacturing in the United States and scale clean energy solutions for a sustainable future.”

“We are pleased to have Salcomp as a contract manufacturing partner in the United States,” said Ron Swenson, vice president, operations at Enphase Energy. “The ability to service our local customers better, along with helping to support installers to deliver our industry-leading solutions, are some of our top priorities. We thank Salcomp for its support as it is a testament to our mutual commitment to provide high-quality and reliable microinverter-based systems. We look forward to furthering our relationship by adding battery storage products and commercial microinverters in 2024.”

IQ Microinverters leverage Enphase Energy’s unique software-defined architecture and semiconductor integration for excellent reliability and economies of scale. Enphase Energy’s microinverters are subjected to a rigorous reliability and quality testing regimen with more than one million cumulative hours of power-on testing to ensure exceptional performance under heat, high humidity, salty air, extreme cold, and harsh climate conditions, and come with a 25-year limited warranty in the United States.

Source: Enphase

Aiko’s new-generation All Back Contact (ABC) module features aesthetic value and high efficiency, with a delivery rate of as high as 24 percent. The collaboration with LIBRA not only increases Aiko’s presence in the European market, but also brings new growth opportunities for the company, according to Aiko.

In the first half of 2023, the company registered a total operating revenue of 16.48 billion yuan, up 3.09 percent year on year. The net profit attributable to the parent company reached 1.309 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 119.6 percent.

The company achieved a sales volume of approximately 18.7GW for batteries and modules. Among these products, the PERC battery remains at full production and sales capacity, the 6.5GW high-efficiency ABC battery has reached full production capacity in Zhuhai, south China’s Guangdong Province, while the supporting module capacity is gradually being put into operation.

Source: Xinhua Silk Road

Located in 5 industrial parks, the 25 sets of JinkoSolar’s SunGiga liquid cooling storage system (ESS) coupled with renewable energy contribute to grid stability. In addition, the high price of electricity during peak period in Guangdong Province brings a considerable amount of electricity expenses to enterprises, so these 5.375 MWh products play a key role in peak shaving and valley filling.

JinkoSolar’s SunGiga C&I ESS is a portfolio with a battery capacity ranging from 200kWh to 2MWh, available for two- to four-hour applications. The solution combines lithium-ion batteries, a power conversion system (PCS), an energy management system (EMS), and a fire suppression system (FSS), streamlining the transportation, installation, and operation and maintenance (O&M).

“Safety, Smart and Easy” is the design philosophy of SunGiga the new generation liquid cooling C&I ESS. As a result of advanced technologies, the SunGiga boasts an advanced liquid cooling battery system, enabling precise temperature control and temperature differences between cells that are no greater than 2℃, extending the lifetime of batteries and significantly improving the charging and discharging efficiency. It offers an all-round comprehensive safety design from the cell to system level. AI-assisted cell monitoring technology performs high-precision online computing of cell status and provides early-stage warnings to prevent thermal runaway. Five layers of monitoring and controlling mechanisms to detect any abnormalities. The perfluoro fire protection system is normally equipped within this product. As a result, it ensures system safety across multiple aspects.

Furthermore, the automatic state of charge (SoC) calibration and the automated coolant refilling system considerably reduce operation and maintenance (O&M) costs.

Source: JinkoSolar

Intersolar South America brings together renowned experts and industry leaders to shed light on the hottest topics within the industry. The participation of Qn-SOLAR demonstrates its unwavering determination to make significant strides in the South American market.

“We are thrilled to announce that we have already secured signed orders totaling 200MW in the South American market for H2 of 2023. We anticipate a rapid growth in order volume during this period. To better serve the local market, we have established a Qn-SOLAR subsidiary in Brazil, complete with local warehouses, sales, logistics, after-sales, and business development teams. At Qn-SOLAR, we prioritize transparency and traceability in every step of our supply chain. We are optimistic about the potential of the South American market and remain dedicated to its success.”, said Stephen Cai, Chairman and Co-founder of Qn-SOLAR.

The QNN182-HS585-72, the flagship product sold in South America, is based on the 182mm N-Type TOPCon technology and boasts an impressive module efficiency of 22.7%. It excels in low irradiance conditions, surpassing traditional PERC modules, and offers a lower power degradation rate and temperature coefficient.

Earlier this year, the QNN182-HS585-72 obtained the INMETRO certification, enabling its entry into the Brazilian market by meeting specific requirements. The certified product has already been successfully deployed in a utility-scale project. Notably, the ambitious 70MW Fishery PV TOPCon technology-based project in Hubei Province, China, showcases Qn-SOLAR’s commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions, providing enhanced support to the local fishery and aquaculture industries.

Mordor Intelligence highlights two major trends in the South American market. Firstly, the ground-mounted segment surpasses the rooftop segment in the solar PV market due to the prevalence of large-scale solar PV projects. Secondly, Brazil’s ambitious plan to invest USD 25 billion by 2030 presents growth opportunities for solar module manufacturers worldwide. Consequently, the solar power sector in Brazil is expected to experience substantial growth and dominate the South American solar PV market in the coming years.

Following Intersolar South America, Qn-SOLAR will also actively participate in various trade shows in Europe and Japan later this year to explore new business opportunities and demonstrate its unwavering commitment to global carbon emissions reduction.

Source: PR Newswire

The two projects will add 2.3 billion kW·h of electricity annually, equivalent to a reduction of 588 million m³ of gas consumption. This will greatly save local fuel resources and reduce harmful gas emissions.

Arctech will provide 1 GW of SkyWings solar tracking system for the two projects in Uzbekistan. The SkyWings mounts a synchronous multi-point drive mechanism, which can effectively improve the wind resistance performance of the modules. It also has high stability at all tilts, adapting to the optimal tilt angle of the cleaning robot and effectively adapting to the frequent sandstorms and dry weather in Uzbekistan.

As an important fulcrum of “the Belt and Road”, China has become the main trade and investment partner and the second largest source of investment of Uzbekistan. As the initiative of building “the Belt and Road” continues to deepen, the cooperation between China and Uzbekistan in the field of energy is increasingly deepening.

“Arctech stands as a paramount leader in the specialized sector of the photovoltaic industry chain,” said Lin XiaoDan, Committee Member of the Party Committee and Senior Vice President of CEEC. “This project is the first large-scale new energy project implemented by Chinese enterprises in Central Asia after the China-Central Asia Summit. We look forward to the continued strengthening of cooperation between Arctech and CEEC. Together, we aim to be instrumental in shaping Central Asia’s new energy landscape, ensuring ‘the Belt and Road’ initiative in the photovoltaic sector flourishes through our dependable and top-tier quality products.”

Previously, Arctech inked a 500MW contract in Sherabad, Uzbekistan. In less than three months, Arctech has scored another notable accomplishment in the Central Asian market. The projects’ significant capacity and contribution to carbon reduction exemplify the transformative impact of solar energy in Uzbekistan. Moving forward, Arctech remains steadfast in maintaining a global outlook, fostering innovative thought, championing the global energy transformation with high-caliber products, and supporting worldwide zero-carbon development through unparalleled services.

Source: PR Newswire

The project is included in the National Renewable Energy Program and will be overseen by the Saudi Kingdom’s Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources (MEIM) as a strategic initiative under the “Saudi Vision 2030” initiative.

“Ar Rass is an important milestone in PVH’s trajectory in Saudi Arabia” says Surmai Kaushik, VP Sales, AMEA at PVH. “In large projects like this we showcase the strength that local manufacturing and expertise of working in extremely harsh environment brings to our products and onsite services. We have worked very hard to ensure that our product showcases the most optimized design working alongside the EPC to lower the LCOE while maximizing the local content”.

In-house manufacturing as a strategy for success

All solar trackers for the Ar Rass project will come from PVH’s recently opened factory in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), renovated with state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. The Jeddah plant is the second manufacturing center of the company, which opened its first factory in Valencia (Spain) more than ten years ago, where it maintains its headquarters. These two plants will be joined this year by a third production center, which the company has already opened in Houston. Between the three, PVH expects to reach an annual production of over 20GW.

The trackers are specifically designed to withstand high temperatures and sandstorms while the advanced safety features will ensure its stable operation and corrosion resistance with an estimated life of 25 years. Around 132,000 homes, will be powered through this mega project and while offsetting 1.5 million tons of emissions per year.

PVH has successfully deployed over 28 GW across five continents, gathering a global market share of more than 10%. The company remains to be the leading tracker manufacturer in Europe, Middle East, and Australia, and this collaboration solidifies the ongoing relation between PVH and L&T, which has already generated an impressive pipeline of 8 GW in Saudi Arabia.

Source: PVH

The six projects were developed by TPE as part of Delaware’s community solar program. Originally signed into law in September 2021, the program accelerates the adoption of community solar projects by removing existing barriers to participation and promulgating a requirement that reserves 15% of each project’s capacity for low-income customers. The law was years in the making with many stakeholders through a working group organized by State Senator Stephanie Hansen, Chair of the Senate Energy, Environment and Transportation Committee.

“The level of investment that Nautilus Solar Energy and TurningPoint Energy are making here in Delaware is exactly what I had hoped for when I first proposed Senate Bill 2 last year,” said Senator Hansen. “Thanks to the projects announced today, hundreds of our neighbors who otherwise would have been excluded from the solar revolution will soon be able to power their homes and businesses with clean, reliable, and less expensive electricity than what’s available from fossil-fuel burning power plants. Getting here was truly a team effort and I want to thank both companies as well as the many Delaware energy stakeholders who provided input into the legislation that made this possible.”

Nautilus is the long-term owner of the projects and is responsible for overseeing construction, maintaining its long-term performance, and acquiring and managing customer subscriptions. Delmarva Power and Light (DPL) customers are eligible to join one of the projects through Nautilus with no upfront cost.

“This acquisition marks our exciting entry into the Delaware market, a milestone made even more meaningful by our partnership with TPE. This initiative underlines Nautilus’s commitment to our partners and reaffirms our aim to be a leading community solar company with projects located across the country,” said Eric Paul, Vice President of Partner Development at Nautilus.

“This is TurningPoint Energy’s first demonstration of coming through on our overall commitment to invest over $100MM in the Delaware community solar market. We’re thankful to continue to work in strategic partnership with Nautilus to make good on the first portion of this commitment,” said Salar Naini, Executive Vice President of TurningPoint Energy. “We look forward to completing additional community solar project portfolios in Delaware, which we continue to develop and finance in parallel.”

The six projects will create construction and ongoing operational jobs along with collaboration and investment into local Delaware businesses on legal, permitting, engineering, construction, and related activities to support these developments.

Additionally, TPE makes a charitable community investment commitment in each of its community solar project communities. For these six projects, TPE has designated a total of $120,000 in planned donations to local organizations and Nautilus has committed to match this commitment to double the total community investment in Delaware to $240,000.

Once completed, the community solar projects will provide clean energy to more than 5,000 residential and small commercial subscribers within DPL’s utility territory. Over their lifetime, the projects are expected to generate approximately 50 million kWh annually, contributing to Delaware’s stated goals of providing economic growth, workforce opportunities, and 40 percent renewable energy by 2035.

Source: Nautilus Solar

The agreement to build the 1.12-billion-dollar facility was inked in October 2022. Construction commenced in February of this year, with it only taking five months to witness the first batch of cells coming off production lines. Leveraging the latest N-type high-efficiency cell technology, and deploying the world’s most advanced automated cell production equipment, GCLSI aims to build a large-scale, fully digital and intelligent high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) cell research and development (R&D) and manufacturing base.

The Wuhu plant complements and vastly strengthens the existing supply chain, adding needed scalability. The speed at which the facility was built – five months – reflects the company’s approach to building its manufacturing portfolio. With production currently underway, output will be gradually ramped up until full capacity is reached in the fourth quarter. The Wuhu initiative acts as a cornerstone for GCLSI to enhance its competitive leverage in the industrial chain for N-type modules, positioning it as an influential frontrunner and innovator in the latest generation of PV technology.

Following a restructuring of the module production portfolio, GCLSI has now embarked on an expansion phase of its cell and module production capacity. Following completion of the Wuhu facility, N-type high-efficiency cell will account for 87% of its cell production capacity, an impressive ratio in comparison to its peers. The project also demonstrates that the Company, backed by its parent GCL Group, has evolved into a fully enclosed PV industrial chain spanning silicon materials, wafer and cell production to module manufacturing and energy storage system integration, positioning it as a vertically cohesive company at the forefront of the industry.

GCLSI is also actively engaged in the R&D of large-scale N-type modules, with its N-type modules boasting efficiency exceeding 22%.

Focusing on low-carbon, intelligent solar photovoltaic storage solutions, GCL System Integration leverages a competitive edge in cell, module, energy storage, and system integration through a strategy of diversified and differentiated product offerings. Utilizing the Wuhu project as a launchpad, the company is poised to expedite mass production, enhance product upgrades, reinforce quality control, expand distribution channels, and bolster customer service. All these efforts are directed towards establishing a substantial, digital, smart, and eco-friendly base for research and development as well as manufacturing.

Source: PR Newswire