Hitachi ABB Power Grids announced in a statement that it has been awarded a major order that will help Qatar’s national grid increase the integration of renewable energy from the country’s first large-scale solar power generation project – the 800MW Al Kharsaah photovoltaic (PV) power plant.
The Project was awarded by main EPC PowerChina Guizhou Engineering.
The Developer of the project is MARUBENI CORPORATION (Marubeni) and Total Solar International (Total).
As part of the contract Hitachi ABB Power Grids will provide a fully engineered 220kV grid connection solution that includes detailed engineering and equipment, in line with local requirements and standards.
This is a fundamental pillar in supporting the customer to successfully develop the region’s largest solar power infrastructure project for clean energy generation, Statement Said.
The Solar Project is Scheduled for partial commissioning in Q2 2021.
Al Kharsaah will drive big changes in the region’s electricity sector diversifying Qatar’s energy mix and reducing emissions. Hitachi ABB Power Grids will help Qatar maximizing renewable energy penetration and increasing the operational and maintenance efficiency of this ground-breaking project.
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