Renewable energy firm Sungrow has fitted out what it says is one of the world’s northernmost solar PV facilities, located just 100 kilometres south of the Arctic Circle in Finland.
The company supplied 180 units of its SG350HX string inverters to a 70 MWp solar power plant in Simo, Lapland. The project, developed by Solarigo Systems Oy with support from PVO International, spans some 95 hectares, integrating approximately 120,000 solar panels with existing on-site wind turbines.
‘New frontiers’
“As solar energy expands into new frontiers, we are proud to support our partners with technology that performs reliably – no matter the conditions”, commented Henry Särkisilta, Key Account Manager at Sungrow Finland. “The powerful SG350HX and its flexible connection options make it well-suited for projects in challenging environments. This project is a great example of how innovation can drive the energy transition, even in remote parts of Europe.”
According to the company, the 180 SG350HX inverters were chosen due to their performance in cold, wet, and demanding environments, and are able to function even when their enclosures are frozen.
‘A natural choice’
“Sungrow’s SG350HX inverter was a natural choice for this project,” added Jere Graf, project manager at Solarigo. “Its performance in previous installations has been strong, and the updated version offers even more flexibility and reliability. We value Sungrow’s technical support and long-term warranty terms, which are essential for projects in remote and demanding locations.”
This installation follows a 60 MWh battery energy storage project Sungrow supported in the same facility earlier this year.
Sungrow added that its solutions at the Simo location ‘showcase that intelligent energy solutions can create a cleaner and more resilient grid, aligned with Sungrow’s mission, ‘Clean power for all.’ Read more here.
