The Al Dhafra PV2 Solar project, consisting of approximately 3 million solar panels, will be the world’s largest single-site solar farm. With 2 gigawatts of power capacity, the farm will generate electricity for an estimated 160,000 homes across the AE, contributing to the shift to sustainable renewable energy. The project is expected to be put into operation by November 2022.
Challenges
To reliably integrate 2 gigawatts of new solar power generation into the grid, in a challenging hot desert environment.
Solution
620 MVA, 400 kV high-quality and durable transformers, designed to withstand the hot desert climate and intermittent solar power supply.
Benefits
The high-quality and durable design delivers maximum uptime, minimizing unexpected outages and maintenance requirements.
| Main data | |
|---|---|
| Customer: | China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) |
| Product: | Generator step-up transformers |
| Application: | Renewables integration |
| Rating: | 620 MVA, 400 kV |
| Location: | United Arab Emirates |
