Saudi Arabia to Build Largest Solar Microgrid for Red Sea Project
The Red Sea Project in Saudi Arabia is set to become the world’s largest photovoltaic-energy storage microgrid, powered entirely by clean energy. Led by Huawei, the project will transform the region into a sustainable, off-grid destination.
August 22, 2024. By EI News Network
Led by global technology giant Huawei, the project is located along the coast of southwestern Tabuk Province. Covering an expansive 28,000 square kilometers, the development is expected to be completed by 2030. The Red Sea City, a key part of this project, will include 50 hotels, over 8,000 rooms, and more than 1,000 residential properties. It aims to accommodate up to one million visitors annually, all benefiting from a fully off-grid, renewable energy-powered infrastructure.
Huawei will be responsible for providing its advanced FusionSolar Smart String Energy Storage Solution (ESS). This technology enables the Red Sea Project to independently meet its energy needs without relying on external power grids. The unique nature of this microgrid, which solely uses renewable energy sources, sets it apart from traditional power systems. According to Alex Xing, President of Huawei Digital Power for the Middle East and Central Asia, the company’s expertise in power electronics and grid stabilization technology has been instrumental in taking on this challenge.
The Red Sea Project is not just a significant leap for Saudi Arabia’s sustainability goals but also a blueprint for future developments globally. Huawei’s commitment to technological innovation and sustainability is evident in this venture. Xing emphasized that this project showcases Huawei’s industry-leading capabilities and its vision for sustainable cities powered by clean energy.
Beyond the Red Sea Project, Huawei is actively involved in several other major solar power developments across the globe. These include utility-scale plants, commercial and industrial (C&I) applications, and residential projects. For instance, in Dubai, Huawei played a key role in establishing a 25.8MW Distributed Program for Dubai Global Port Group. In China, the company partnered with several entities to pilot the world’s first grid-forming battery energy storage system (BESS), while in Thailand, it constructed Asia-Pacific’s largest single-site C&I PV and ESS plant at Mahidol University.
Huawei’s global reach and innovative approach to renewable energy infrastructure reveals its growing influence in the sector. The company has integrated cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, big data, and AI to enhance the operations and maintenance of smart power plants, automating fault diagnosis processes and improving overall efficiency.
As the world shifts towards a low-carbon future, Huawei’s renewable energy business is set to become a key player in this transition. By the end of 2023, Huawei Digital Power had already contributed to generating nearly 1,000 billion kWh of green power and saving 46.1 billion kWh of electricity, reducing CO2 emissions by 495 million tons which is equivalent to planting 680 million trees.
The Red Sea Project exemplifies how digital energy solutions can lead the charge in powering a greener, more sustainable future. As nations worldwide strive to achieve carbon neutrality, projects like these are paving the way for robust energy infrastructures that support decarbonisation, electrification, and digitalisation.
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