In a significant stride towards harnessing the immense solar energy potential of the Gobi desert, TrinaTracker, a leader in smart solutions for solar tracking, has successfully connected a 120MW PV power generation plant in Dunhuang, Gansu province, northern China, to the grid.
The pioneering project, developed and built by Longyuan (Dunhuang) New Energy Development Co Ltd and executed by POWERCHINA Ningxia Engineering Co Ltd, utilises the highly efficient Vanguard 2P solar trackers by TrinaTracker. These trackers have been specifically designed for rugged environments, such as the Gobi desert, which is renowned for its intense solar radiation.
The PV plant, covering almost 2.4 square kilometres in the Andun Basin, is expected to generate a remarkable 290 GWh of electricity annually. This substantial power output is set to significantly benefit the region economically, environmentally, and socially, paving the way for more sustainable energy practices.
Vanguard 2P, a flagship product of TrinaTracker, features a structural configuration that significantly reduces Balance of System (BOS) costs, making it an attractive choice for large-scale solar projects. The continued research and development of modules and trackers by TrinaTracker ensures an optimal fitting of ultra-high-power 700W+ modules, maximising the efficiency of power generation in the new power station.
The project commenced in October and was completed in December 2023, with the connection to the grid happening in January 2024. Chen Yujia, Trina Solar’s project engineer, emphasised the company’s commitment to high-quality management throughout the product process, drawing on a team of top professionals and an efficient supply chain system to promptly meet customer requirements.
Wang Jianfeng, project leader of Longyuan (Dunhuang) New Energy Development Co Ltd, expressed his confidence in the Vanguard 2P trackers, highlighting their high energy gain and reliability, which effectively reduces the Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) in the long run.
