Huawei introduces new all-scenario smart PV and energy storage solutions in Kenya
Huawei has unveiled the new-all Scenario smart photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions.
The intelligent solutions enable a
low-carbon smart society with clean energy, demonstrating Huawei’s continuous
commitment to technological innovation and sustainability.
According to Huawei Kenya, CEO Will Meng, the new smart
solutions are for utility-scale PV plants, energy storage systems, commercial and
industrial applications, residential uses, and smart micro-grids.
“With over 30 years of R&D experience, Huawei continues
to deliver industry breakthroughs in core technologies such as artificial
intelligence, cloud computing, and power electronics,” said Will Meng. “We are
thrilled to introduce these groundbreaking all-scenario solutions resulting
from our innovation efforts, helping accelerate PV and energy storage
development to Africa.”
Huawei offers optimal Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE),
enhanced grid connection capabilities, and improved safety through continuous
innovation in string design to address key industry challenges. The key
technologies of its Smart PV Solution include:
1. Smart DC System (SDS): Optimizing tracking algorithm, the
SDS technology increases power generation by 1.69% in a PV plant in Guangxi,
China. Huawei cooperates with more than 10 brands of tracking solar panels to
provide users with a better experience.
2. Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis 4.0: The technology identifies
string faults, evaluates power loss, and recommends repair solutions,
completing the full online inspection of a 100 MW power plant in 20 minutes.
The diagnosis enhances operation and maintenance (O&M) while increasing
power generation. In Malaysia, 2,000 hours of workload is saved every year on a
30 MW project.
3. Smart String-Level Disconnector Technology (SSLD-TECH):
After two years of R&D efforts, Huawei developed the innovative SSLD-TECH,
which minimizes the safety hazards of direct current faults.
4. Grid Forming: Developed by Huawei, the intelligent grid connection
algorithm enables a PV system to be adapted to various grid scenarios,
improving its voltage and power control capabilities. At a low short circuit
ratio (SCR) of 1.2, it ensures that the inverter runs at full power without
derating and successfully passes through high and low voltage continuously,
delivering a 30% increase in new energy access.
Equipped with DC arc detection and emergency disconnection,
Huawei’s Smart PV Solution cuts off faults with high precision and fast
response for enhanced safety.
Smart String Energy Storage System (ESS) for Optimal
Levelized Cost of Energy Storage (LCOS)
The new Smart String ESS addresses the limited capacity, short service life, complex O&M, and high safety risks of conventional solutions. Huawei draws on more than ten years of R&D experience in energy storage systems to deliver a unique smart string structure that integrates digital, power electronics, and energy storage technologies, overcoming the limitations of lithium batteries.
Smart String ESS adopts pack-level
optimization, rack-level optimization, distributed cooling, and all-modular
design, enabling the batteries’ full charging and discharging potential and
providing optimal LCOS for PV plants.
The system offers comprehensive safety with four layers of protection covering cell-level short circuit detection, pack-level safety shutdown, rack-level overcurrent protection and fault isolation, and system-level smart fire suppression.
Residential Smart PV Solution 3.0 for a Better Life
The integrated solution enables a smart power consumption
ecosystem, featuring a smart energy controller which connects a PV optimizer,
an ESS, an EV charger, and a management system. This solution enhances PV
self-consumption rate to 90% from 70% in the previous generation, bringing an
all-around clean energy experience to homes with lower electricity costs,
active safety, and intelligent assistant.
Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Smart PV Solution 2.0
for a Sustainable Business
With increasing demand from enterprises to reduce
electricity costs and carbon emissions, Huawei launched the upgraded 1+3
C&I Smart PV Solution 2.0 to offer customers new PV and energy storage
innovations.
The new generation of the C&I Smart PV Solution comes
with an all-new three-phase inverter (SUN2000-50KTL-M3), a Smart String ESS
(LUNA-200kWh-2H0), which can be coupled with the 100kW power conditioning
system (PCS), and a smart PV optimizer (MERC-1100W/1300W-P). It will allow
companies across industries to move into a low-carbon era with optimized
electricity costs, active safety, and smart O&M for an enhanced experience.
Smart Micro-grid Solution for Clean and Reliable Power
Supply
Huawei launched the Smart Micro-grid Solution to support the
seamless online transition of medium-voltage off/on-grid changeover. Compared
to traditional power generation from oil, Huawei’s solution cuts LCOE by more
than 50%. It effectively reduces power outage loss, helping to achieve
zero-carbon generation and eliminate the energy divide.
Focusing on the PV sector for more than ten years, Huawei
FusionSolar strives to overcome challenges across industries through continuous
R&D and innovation. With its carbon-reducing solutions applied globally,
the company integrates digital, AI, and cloud technologies to promote the smart
development of the PV and energy storage industries.
As the president of the ENSTO-E grid code expert team and a member of IEC and UNE standard organizations, Huawei has submitted over 600 standard proposals and participated in developing more than 80 standards, making a significant contribution to the PV industry. In response to the global energy transformation toward renewable power, Huawei continues to innovate in collaboration with customers and partners to accelerate the adoption of new energy.
Committed to offering best-in-class products and services, Huawei will create more value for customers by further strengthening its leading technologies in string inverters, smart string energy storage systems, grid connection, and PV plant digitalization, helping build a sustainable, low-carbon future for the world.
As of December 31, 2021, Huawei’s FusionSolar helped customers generate 482.9 billion kWh of green power and save about 14.2 billion kWh of electricity. These efforts have resulted in a reduction of nearly 230 million tons in CO2 emissions, equivalent to planting 320 million trees.
With this PV system, the Knysna Elephant Park in South Africa has lowered its operating
costs, benefiting more than 40 orphaned elephants. In Cameroon, our smart
micro-grid plants provide electricity to 300,000 residents in 50 villages.
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