Huawei and ACWA Power form joint innovation program
ACWA Power to collaborate with Huawei Digital Power to work on solar modules and advanced controllers for hybrid power and storage.
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Saudi Arabia, Riyadh: ACWA Power to collaborate with Huawei Digital Power to work on solar modules and advanced controllers for hybrid power and storage.
Saudi Arabia’s company ACWA Power has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Huawei Digital Power to establish a joint-innovation program, which will propel the growth of local industries and speed up decarbonization targets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The joint initiative will focus on developing innovative technology and leading the advancements through groundbreaking solutions in renewable energy production and energy storage projects in Saudi Arabia.
The partnership will concentrate on the design of photovoltaic (PV) strings and maximizing solar module capacity while reducing the number of strings required for each project. These developments will significantly lower the balance of system (BOS) costs, reducing installation and maintenance costs.
Furthermore, the partnership will explore the implementation of microgrid simulations to optimize performance based on specific energy needs. The development of advanced controllers will improve energy management, load balancing, and grid stability, allowing microgrids to adapt to changing conditions. ACWA Power will be able to implement these controllers in any project that integrates and hybridizes power generation, energy storage, and loads.
“This partnership with Huawei not only supports our ambitious renewable energy goals but also contributes to the development of a thriving research and innovation ecosystem locally,” said Thomas Altmann, EVP of Innovation & New Technology at ACWA Power.
“By joining forces with one of the world’s top digital power companies, we ensure that our projects are optimized to meet the Kingdom’s renewable energy needs.”
In a statement, President of Huawei ME&CA Digital Power Business Department, Yao Jiang said: “We are honoured to work with ACWA Power…leveraging our expertise in providing combined digital technology and power generation solutions.”
Source: Energy&Utilities
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