Sungrow, an inverter and energy storage system solution supplier, has signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro to supply a 2.2 GW photovoltaic (PV) inverter and 600 MWh ESS solutions for the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project in Saudi Arabia.
The Neom Green Hydrogen Company will produce carbon-free hydrogen using solely renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, to produce up to 600 tpd of carbon-free hydrogen by the end of 2026. This project marks a significant milestone in advancing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's 2030 vision for a clean and sustainable energy future.
The solution combinines the advantages of both central and string inverters, featuring a 1.1 MW single unit as the minimum, and the maximum capacity can be expanded to 8.8 MW by combing eight units together, bringing a more flexible design for different blocks sizes and making the on-site operation and maintenance easier. Each module is designed with an independent MPPT, further improving the power generation capacity of the plant.
As a result of the optimal IP65 high protection capability, the solution is resilient to sandy, dry and windy conditions. Due to the air-cooling technology, the inverter solution can also work stably in extremely high temperatures.
The 1+X modular inverter is also equipped with intelligent string-level diagnosis to improve the power yield and real-time parallel arc detection to protect system safety. These advantages help lower the overall operational cost.
James Wu, Senior Vice President of Sungrow, commented: "We are thrilled to partner with Larsen & Toubro to bring our products to the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project. Sungrow will continue to follow the mission of clean power for all, and is preparing for the major challenges and opportunities towards the carbon neutrality of Saudi Arabia."