This French photovoltaic developer is using TSMC’s CIGS thin-film modules and Delta string inverters in the project, which is one of the largest photovoltaic projects in the African country. Delta and InnSun plan to continue cooperating on more large-scale projects in Africa.
InnoSun Energy Holding, a part of French wind energy developer InnoVent, commissioned the Omburu Solar Photovoltaic Park last week, which is one of the largest photovoltaic projects in Namibia.
This 4.5 MW photovoltaic power plant is located on 16 hectares of dry land near the town of Oamaru in the Elongo region of Namibia, in the northwestern part of Windhoek, and is expected to generate 13,500 MWh of electricity each year.
InnoSun selected TSMC CIGS thin film modules for the factory, which were installed on the horizontal tracking system. Construction of the device started last year and consists of 33,418 thin-film solar modules and 100 string inverters provided by Delta Electronics.
This project is Namibia's first utility-scale photovoltaic project and has obtained the first power purchase agreement (PPA) between InnoSun and NamPower, the national power company of Namibia.
According to Delta, InnoSun chose its Delta RPI M50A three-phase transformerless model with 50 kVA output because of their reliability and low maintenance costs. The company added that due to its rugged design, the RPI series inverters are ideal for the harsh environment of Namibia.
?? The use of string inverters is better than centralized inverters because the former requires fewer cables and components, and can be installed in protected areas without special enclosures, ?? Delta Air Lines said, adding, Therefore, investment costs can be reduced.
Delta hopes to play an active role in the growing photovoltaic market in Africa, adding that the project marks a successful cooperation with InnoSun, which was established by InnoVent in 2008 to develop photovoltaic projects throughout Africa. Delta said it plans to cooperate with InnoSun to carry out more large-scale photovoltaic projects in the region.
Delta Electronics Inc. is a subsidiary of Taiwan's Delta Electronics Group, which has subsidiaries all over the world.
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