Optimizing Desert Power: Photovoltaic Transformer Solutions for the UAE Solar Revolution
Rockwill
17yrs 700++
staff 108000m²+m² US$150,000,000+ China
Optimizing Desert Power: Photovoltaic Transformer Solutions for the UAE Solar Revolution
Project Context: Supporting the 900MW integrated solar PV + energy storage project within Dubai's MBR Solar Park, operating in a demanding coastal desert environment characterized by extreme temperatures (up to 55°C) and corrosive sand/salt conditions.
Challenge: Delivering reliable, high-efficiency power transformation for both the PV array and the co-located Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) under harsh desert conditions while enabling seamless grid integration and minimizing installation time.
Transformer Solution:
- PV Array Step-Up Transformation:
- Application: Boosting voltage from the PV arrays to the medium-voltage collection grid.
- Technology: Dual-winding liquid-filled transformers.
- Capacity: 3150kVA.
- Voltage Conversion: 1500V DC Input (via inverters) → 33kV AC Output.
- Form Factor: Skid-mounted Pad-Mounted Units (integrated into prefabricated electrical houses - e-Houses).
- Key Benefit: Prefabrication significantly reduces on-site installation time and complexity, crucial for large-scale desert deployment.
- BESS Interface Transformation:
- Application: Interfacing the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with the 33kV AC grid, enabling bidirectional power flow.
- Technology: Liquid-filled transformers with On-Load Tap Changer (OLTC).
- Voltage Conversion: 33kV AC → 400V AC (Supports bi-directional flow for Charge & Discharge modes).
- Critical Feature: OLTC ensures stable grid voltage levels by dynamically adjusting the transformer ratio under varying load conditions (charging/discharging), maximizing grid stability and BESS performance.
Technical Highlights Addressing Desert Conditions:
- Advanced Thermal Management: Equipped with an Intelligent Hybrid Cooling System combining forced-air fans and auxiliary liquid cooling loops. This robust system is precisely engineered to ensure optimal operating temperatures and maintain high efficiency even during peak solar irradiance and ambient temperatures exceeding 55°C.
- Enhanced Environmental Protection: Transformer enclosures feature a durable Aluminium-Magnesium (Al-Mg) Alloy coating. This specialized finish provides superior resistance against:
- Abrasive Sand Erosion: Protecting sensitive components from pervasive desert sand.
- Coastal Salt Mist Corrosion: Essential given the project's proximity to the coast, preventing accelerated degradation.
- Optimized Logistics & Installation: Pre-assembly of PV transformers within robust e-Houses ensures quality control, minimizes site work, accelerates project timelines, and protects internal components during transport and installation in a challenging environment.
06/30/2025
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Rockwill
Wenzhou Rockwill Electric Co., Ltd.
17yrs 700++
staff 108000m²+m² US$150,000,000+ China
