Overseas Photovoltaic Projects Commence Construction in Rapid Succession, Totaling Over 7.2GW

5.2GW Photovoltaic Project: World's Largest Integrated Photovoltaic-Storage Project Commences Construction

On October 23, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, for the world's largest integrated photovoltaic and energy storage project, in which Chinese companies are involved in its construction.

Located in Abu Dhabi, the project is jointly developed by Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Company. It includes a 5.2 GW photovoltaic power plant and a 19 GWh battery storage system, making it the world's largest and most technologically advanced project of its kind. The entire project is divided into north and south blocks. China Power Construction Corporation is responsible for the northern block, including 2.1 GW of photovoltaic power and 7.6 GWh of energy storage. The southern block is being constructed by another international company. The project is expected to be operational in 2027, with a total investment exceeding 22 billion dirhams. It is projected to create over 10,000 jobs and reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 5.7 million tons annually.

The project, according to reports, will achieve stable output of clean energy through advanced "virtual power plant" models, grid-connection and self-starting technologies, artificial intelligence prediction systems, and intelligent power distribution networks. As a flagship project integrating digital twins, virtual power plants, and advanced intelligent control systems, it not only sets a new benchmark for global renewable energy development but also lays a solid foundation for the UAE to build a stable, low-carbon, and sustainable energy future.

Saudi Arabia's 2GW Photovoltaic Project Commences Construction

On October 28th local time, the substation construction of the Furis 2GW photovoltaic power plant project in Saudi Arabia, jointly undertaken by China Energy Engineering Corporation's International Engineering Company, Guangdong Thermal Power, and Northwest Institute, officially commenced, marking the project's entry into the construction phase.

Located in the northeastern part of Jeddah, Mecca Province, western Saudi Arabia, the project is an important component of Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030" new energy plan. The project's construction includes design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, construction, and commissioning. Upon completion, the project will effectively optimize the local energy structure, promote green and low-carbon development, and add new impetus to the high-quality construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative.

This project marks another large-scale photovoltaic (PV) project undertaken by China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) in Saudi Arabia, following the 2.6 GW Al-Shubah PV project and the 2 GW Haddon PV power station project. It represents a significant milestone in CEEC's expansion into the Saudi market and is another vivid example of CEEC's commitment to green development and its contribution to global energy transition. Moving forward, CEEC will fully leverage the valuable experience and resource advantages accumulated in fulfilling its PV project obligations in Saudi Arabia to ensure high-standard, high-quality, and high-efficiency project completion, injecting new momentum into deepening China-Saudi Arabia energy cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative.

Laos 50MW PV Project Commences Construction

On October 25th, the Lao Kaiyuan Circular Economy Industrial Park reached a significant milestone with the commencement ceremony of the Renjiang New Energy Project, a joint venture between Jiangxi Renjiang Technology Co., Ltd. and Lao Kaiyuan Mining Co., Ltd.

As a core energy supporting project of the Lao Kaiyuan Circular Economy Industrial Park, the Renjiang New Energy Project has a planned installed capacity of 50 MW. After the project is put into operation, it will generate an average of 60 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. Through a "self-consumption with surplus power sold to the grid" model, it will provide a stable supply of green electricity to the industrial park, saving approximately 20,000 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 50,000 tons annually—equivalent to the ecological carbon sequestration of 2.7 million trees.

Simultaneously, the project will significantly reduce the park's external electricity purchase costs and generate sustainable revenue through the sale of surplus electricity. During its operation, it will also provide multiple technical positions for the local community, contributing to the cultivation of local new energy talent and regional employment.