Hitachi ABB to supply GSUs for giant Abu Dhabi solar PV plant

Hitachi ABB to supply GSUs for giant Abu Dhabi solar PV plant

Hitachi ABB Power Grids has announced that it will supply large generator step-up (GSU) transformers, protection and telecommunication systems for the Al Dhafra PV2 Solar project in Abu Dhabi, which on completion, will be the world’s largest single-site solar farm, featuring a total of 3 million solar panels.

 

A major project for the region, Al Dhafra PV2 plant is being developed by a consortium of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) along with Masdar, EDF Renewables and Jinko Power. 

 

The project is located about 35 km from Abu Dhabi city and will supply power to Emirates Water and Electricity Company.

 

With 2 gigawatts of power capacity, the farm will generate electricity for an estimated 160,000 homes across the UAE, contributing to the shift to sustainable renewable energy. The project is expected to be put into operation by November 2022.

 

This benchmark project in the UAE is the latest example of how Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ world-leading technologies are helping to build a global, interconnected and sustainable energy system, enabling sustainable societies and putting the company’s Sustainability 2030 strategy into action.

 

Hitachi ABB Power Grids said the supply contract was awarded by China Machinery Engineering Corporation, the EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contractor for the project.

 

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