PRODUCT & TECH
Sungrow Joins Hands with JCM Power and InfraCo to Construct Malawi ’ s First Solar-plus-storage Project
demonstrating the pathway for clean , affordable and reliable energy for Malawi and further as a demonstration to other developing nations ” said Shane Eglinton , Engineering Director of JCM Power .
Sungrow , the global leading PV and ESS solutions supplier for renewables , has recently partnered with JCM Power , InfraCo Africa , RINA and Innovate UK to construct the Republic of Malawi ’ s first utility-scale solar-plus-storage project . Located in the Dedza district of Malawi near the town of Golomoti , the 20MWac solar PV and 5MW / 10MWh energy storage project is set to become a leading project in sub-Saharan Africa in demonstrating the value of solar PV coupled with energy storage .
The project will fully adopt Sungrow ’ s one-stop solar-plus-storage MV solution comprised of PV inverter , MV station , all-in-one Power Conversion System , battery container , and energy management system ( EMS ). Sungrow ’ s leading PV and storage technologies will be deployed to improve the availability , reliability , and quality of the Malawi power supply through its outstanding capabilities in providing frequency regulation , voltage regulation , peak shaving , and reactive power support . The Golomoti project , which is expected to enter operations at the end of 2021 , will have all engineering , procurement and construction activities managed by JCM Power . The inclusion of lithium-ion batteries behind the meter at this scale will be a first in sub-Saharan Africa , demonstrating JCM ’ s position as a leader in deploying leading technologies and innovation for solar-storage projects .
“ We are pleased to have selected Sungrow to supply solar inverters , transformer kiosks and a one-stop lithiumion battery energy storage solution for this pioneering project . Together , with Sungrow ’ s global experience and expertise , we look forward to this project
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“ We are extremely proud to be part of this iconic project . At the same time , we are certain that the introduction of our latest outdoor Power Conversion System solutions to the African market will boost the region ’ s clean-power access and economic growth ,” said Phyllis Yang , the head of Sungrow Southern Africa .
After years of growth with zero security incidents , Sungrow is on the path to becoming the world ’ s leading supplier of ESS equipment and integrated system solutions . In 2020 , thanks to its broad product portfolio and perfectly localized after-sales service network , Sungrow led Southern Africa ’ s PV sector with a market share over 20 %.
Dedicated R & D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy storage systems for utility-scale , commercial & industrial , and residential applications , as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions . With a strong 24-year track record in the PV space , Sungrow products power installations in over 150 countries .
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