[International Energy Network, Live Report] On the afternoon of December 11, 2024, the Side Event on “Technological Innovation for Eco-friendly Desert Photovoltaic Power Plants” was held at the China Pavilion of the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Riyadh. The side event was hosted by Energy Transition and Social Development Research Center, School of Social Sciences, Tsinghua University, and was organized by Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences ,China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute and co-hosted by International Energy Network.
During the conference, Chirag, Electrical Engineer of TBEA Xi’an Electric Technology Co., Ltd, delivered a speech titled “With the Wind and in the Light – TBEA New Energy Focuses on the Green Development of the World”.
Chirag, Electrical Engineer of TBEA Xi’an Electric Technology Co., Ltd
Focus on Four Major Industrial Directions
TBEA is a service provider offering systematic solutions for the global energy industry. As a national high-tech enterprise and a large-scale Chinese energy equipment manufacturer, the company is dedicated to the development of three strategic emerging industries: power transmission and transformation, new energy, and new materials. Its business covers various fields including transformers, wires and cables, high-voltage switches, supporting components, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) in the power industry.
In the renewable energy sector, TBEA has established a complete photovoltaic industry chain including polysilicon, PV inverters, SVGs (Static Var Generators), BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), HVDCs (High-Voltage Direct Current), and integrated solutions.
In the field of power transmission and distribution, TBEA’s technology research and development cover five products and services: transformers, wires and cables, high-voltage switches, and transformers with the largest capacity globally.
In the new materials industry, TBEA produces deep-processed aluminum products, which are widely used in aerospace, heavy industries, IT, and other fields.
Apart from the above businesses, TBEA has also made layouts in traditional energy. It is reported that the company has established a complete coal industry chain, including large-scale opencast coal mining and coal-electricity integration.
More Advanced and Intelligent Solutions
TBEA has launched the centralized inverter TC4400KT, which focuses on core features such as cost-effectiveness, grid-friendliness, safety and reliability, and intelligent operation and maintenance. It adopts a modular design to reduce the impact range of faults, with flexible system configuration, IP65 protection + C5 corrosion resistance, and strict certification by TUV. It is fearless in harsh environments, featuring a dual cooling air channel design. The auxiliary air channel uses a heat exchanger and turbulence fan to enhance cooling effects. The new impedance adaptive technology supports SCR~1.0, providing customers with optimal LCOE (Levelized Cost of Electricity) solutions to maximize investment returns.
Moreover, TBEA’s comprehensive service system has contributed to its rapid growth in multiple segments. According to Chirag, TBEA has service centers in Dubai, UAE, and Riyadh and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia in the Middle East and Africa, with 21 service engineers. It is reported that the company will add 15 engineers in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, each service center is equipped with complete office equipment and commonly used spare parts and tools, capable of independently and promptly handling equipment failures within its scope.
Considering the large power supply gap in the Middle East and the severe power outages that have led to backup power needs among users, TBEA’s energy storage system solutions can alleviate pressure on power transmission and distribution and provide support for the power grid. The core product, string energy storage converter TE215K-HV, has a maximum efficiency of 99%, protection grade IP66, corrosion resistance grade C5, and a 1.1-times long-term overload capacity to ensure the safety of the energy storage system. It adopts high-quality IGBT components from renowned brands such as Infineon and ON Semiconductor to ensure product reliability, providing more quality services for the high-quality development of energy storage in the Middle East.
Looking forward, Chirag stated that the company will continue to deepen its presence in the Middle East market, focusing on technological innovation and product development. With reliable products and services, it will contribute to the high-quality development of the local photovoltaic market, leading the new trend of green energy with more advanced and intelligent solutions, and jointly embracing a green and beautiful future.
