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GE to supply inverters to Dewa’s solar project

DUBAI, May 24, 2016

GE will provide 220-megawatt (MW) LV5 Series solar inverters for Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (Dewa) solar project in Dubai, UAE, the largest of its kind in the Middle East region.

The move highlights the company’s support to the UAE government’s commitment to sustainable development, said a statement from Dewa.

The Dewa solar project is considered a breakthrough for the solar industry, as the Dewa power purchase contract with ACWA Power had been signed at one of the lowest prices globally of $5.84 cents/watt without subsidies, making solar power much more competitive compared to other energy sources, it added.

The delivery of the 220-MW Dewa project is expected to start in summer 2016, it said.

The project demonstrates GE’s confidence to provide reliable and cost-effective solutions that will make solar power a viable energy source to meet future energy demands in the region, it stated.
 
The inverters are part of a frame agreement between GE and Spanish engineering, procurement and construction company TSK, further said the statement.

GE will supply outdoor solar Skids to TSK to be installed at the Dewa site, with GE’s scope of work including LV5 Series inverters, transformers and switchgears, it said.
 
Developed for the specific requirements of the Middle East region, GE’s solutions have been designed to meet local environmental conditions while also fulfilling stringent demands from Dewa. GE’s liquid-cooled inverters are rated for outdoor use and have been conceived to deliver in the harshest of conditions imaginable, it added.
 
Dalya Al Muthanna, president and CEO, GE Gulf, said: “We are extremely proud to partner with Dewa and TSK on this groundbreaking solar project. Their trust in our technology for their utility-scale project adds weight to the trust shown by various industry players in our company’s solar offerings.”

“We are committed to supporting the UAE’s sustainable energy strategy to provide clean power for generations to come, and this project marks an important proof point for that,” she said.
 
Hani Majzoub, renewables sales leader for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey for GE’s power conversion business, said: “The Middle East is one of the most promising solar markets in the world, and our commitment to providing sustainable power for our region is highlighted through this project.”

“We will continue to support utilities in the region with innovative technology such as our LV5 Series 1,500V inverters, which provide up to 3 per cent cost savings in both Capex and Opex. In addition to technology innovation, GE can also provide financing, long-term service and digital solutions to help enable efficient solar farms,” he added.
 
GE’s involvement in some of the biggest solar projects with key market players strengthens its position as a key technology enabler within the industry. GE has a long history of utility-scale solar projects across the globe, including in countries like Germany, France, Japan, Chile, South Africa and the US, it stated. – TradeArabia News Service




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