DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinasolar, a global leader in
smart PV and energy storage solutions, proudly announces its
strategic partnership with AMEA Power to supply its cutting-edge
Elementa 2 platform (5MWh) for the 300MWh Abydos Battery Energy
Storage Project in Aswan, Egypt.
This landmark project is the largest solar PV initiative in
Africa and the first to
incorporate a utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Solution (BESS)
in Egypt.
Developed by AMEA Power, the Abydos Solar PV Project is a
transformative expansion of the existing 500MW Abydos Solar PV
power plant, which is in operation, in Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate.
By pioneering the integration of a 300MWh BESS, the project
underscores Egypt's commitment to
sustainable energy innovation and resilience.
The inauguration ceremony for the 500MW Abydos Solar Power
Plant, organized by AMEA Power, was attended by esteemed
dignitaries, including His Excellency Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, and His Excellency Dr. Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and
Renewable Energy in Egypt,
alongside Trinasolar executives.
As Trinasolar's first energy storage project in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), Abydos represents a major
milestone for the company and the region. Highlighting Trinasolar's
commitment to the MEA market, Vincent
Wu, Global Sales VP & MEA MU Head at Trinasolar, stated:
"This groundbreaking project highlights Trinasolar's vital role
in driving innovation, ensuring safety, and supporting the region's
transition to a more sustainable and dependable energy future. We
are proud to contribute to such a transformative endeavor, bringing
clean energy to Egypt and setting
a benchmark for utility-scale energy storage solutions in
North Africa."
Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of
AMEA Power, added: "AMEA Power is dedicated to advancing
renewable energy projects that make a significant impact. The
integration of Trinasolar's innovative Elementa 2 technology at the
Abydos Solar PV Project represents a key step forward in
Egypt's energy landscape and
exemplifies the power of collaboration in achieving sustainability
goals."
Energy china ZTPC, founded in 1958, belongs to Energy China
Construction Group Co., LTD. After decades of development, has
become a set of thermal power stations, nuclear power plants, clean
energy projects, power plant maintenance and repair, power grid
project construction as one of the general contracting and
professional contracting enterprises. The 500MW Abydos
Solar Power Plant has been commercially operated. Zhang Dan, Vice President Director, stated:
"Abydos project is a milestone for Egypt as well as for ZTPC. We will fully
dedicate ourselves to the project construction, contributing to the
energy transition in the Egyptian region."
The deployed Elementa 2 platform (5MWh), featuring Trinasolar's
in-house vertically integrated LFP cells, is an advanced grid-scale
battery storage system built for efficiency, safety, and
reliability. Key features include an innovative module design to
enhance energy density and compatibility with multiple PCS systems,
precise thermal management through smart liquid cooling technology,
and comprehensive safety systems with advanced fire mitigation and
suppression features. Engineered for adaptability, efficiency, and
cost-effective maintenance, this platform optimizes performance
while reducing overall project costs.
As the first utility-scale energy storage project in
North Africa, Abydos marks a new
era of energy innovation. By integrating renewable energy with
advanced storage solutions, the project enhances grid stability,
minimizes outages, and accelerates the region's shift toward a
sustainable energy future.
Trinasolar remains at the forefront of the renewable energy
revolution, delivering smart solar and energy storage solutions
designed to empower a more sustainable future. With its
Trina Storage portfolio, the company
is setting new benchmarks in safety, efficiency, and innovation,
enabling transformative projects like Abydos to enhance energy
resilience and support the global transition to renewable energy.
Together with its cutting-edge technology and commitment to
excellence, Trinasolar continues to power
sustainability across the world.
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