Bahawalpur / Singapore/ Hamburg, 4 June 2012
- Conergy
has joined forces with energy solutions provider and project developer Ensunt
to realize a 50 megawatt solar power plant for the DACC Power Generation
Company Limited (DPGCL). The project will be the largest solar power plant in
Pakistan and one of the landmark projects in the entire Middle East and Indian
region. The project in Bahawalpur, situated in the Cholistan region, is owned
by DPGCL and the Pakistani Government, which have now taken on Conergy to
provide the overall planning, engineering and design of the solar park. Conergy
will also be supplying its premium “Made in Germany” components for this large-scale
project. Ensunt will then provide the local implementation as well as the
construction work on site.
The
main aim of this project is to facilitate access to a supply of power for the
Pakistani population and to make the country less vulnerable to power outages
at the same time.
Doug
Melvin, President of DPGCL, said: “The 50 megawatt power plant is the biggest
solar project for the Government of Pakistan. Currently, the region is heavily
dependent on hydroelectric plants as an energy source. The results are high
fluctuations in the energy supply, power outages or shortages. In response to
requests from the President, the Prime Minister and his cabinet are working to
prevent the shortage of energy, while providing a clean renewable energy source,
sustainable economic development, and job creation in Pakistan.”
DPGCL
and Ensunt have teamed up with Conergy to assist the Pakistan government to be
responsive to the needs of the people and mitigate the power shortages
throughout Pakistan.
“After
a comprehensive comparison of products and capabilities, DPGCL and Ensunt
decided in favor of Conergy for supplying all our needs. We are even looking beyond these 50
megawatts. It is a great comfort to DPGCL and the Government of Pakistan to
partner with a company such as Conergy as the sole source provider for our
planning, design and component requirements in Pakistan. We are confident that
the exceptional quality of Conergy components and their proven expertise will
pay off in the long-term through a stable supply of power,” Doug Melvin added.
Marc
Lohoff, Conergy Board Member and CSO Asia Pacific and Americas, said: “This
prestigious project is a milestone for Conergy and the Asia & Middle East
team. It shows that we are extremely well positioned in the Asian growth
markets and that investors trust Conergy for important projects, especially
those focusing on quality and longstanding experience. The potential in
Pakistan is enormous: Currently, only 63 per cent of the country’s total
population is supplied with power. Due to the decentralized character of this
form of energy and the high insolation levels, solar energy is ideally suited
to close this gap and to supply the population with safe, clean and affordable
energy. At the same time, solar power can support the economic development of
the country.”
Dr.
Philip Comberg, Conergy CEO, added: “We are very satisfied with the development
of our business in the second quarter of 2012 so far. This project is another
step forward in our interesting project pipeline for 2012. It underlines the
relevance of the Asian solar markets, their growth potential and further
reflects Conergy’s excellent market access, global footprint and ambitions in
Asia. We took the right decision to focus on growth markets and we aim to
increase our footprint not only in Asia but in the Americas as well.”
Once
the power plant is completed, the 210,000 Conergy PowerPlus modules on some 210
kilometers of SolarLinea mounting systems will produce more than 78 gigawatt
hours of clean energy per year. More than 140 Conergy IPG 300C central
inverters will then feed the solar power into Pakistan’s grid, supplying 30,500
households with power. Besides private households, agriculture will also
benefit from this power: for instance by using it to run water pumps to water
fields and crops. A reliable power supply is further indispensable for
maintaining the productivity of companies and of the economy.
Because
of the shortage of power in Pakistan, parts of the country can occasionally be
left without any energy supply for up to 18 hours a day. This results in lower
productivity, economic instability and social unrest. The Pakistan government
has now responded to the situation by scrapping import duties on solar systems
thus creating investment incentives for solar power plants. With 8-9 hours of
sunshine per day and annual insolation values of more than 1,700 kilowatt hours
per square meter, the climatic conditions in Pakistan are ideal. The country’s
government therefore hopes to achieve greater social and economic stability in
the country through solar investment and a more stable energy supply.
About Conergy
Conergy
delivers solar energy systems from a single source. As a system supplier,
Conergy offers all components for a solar installation as well as all related
services.
With
its portfolio of modules, inverters and mounting systems, the solar expert
creates the Conergy System Technology: efficient solar energy systems for
private or commercial rooftops, as well as for multi-Megawatt Parks.
Conergy
System Services deliver a “Worry-Free Package” for Conergy solar installations
– from “A“ for architectural planning to “Y“ for yield insurance and “Z“ for
zero trouble. Conergy’s experts not only install on-site turn-key solar
projects, but they also manage the planning and financing, project
implementation, system monitoring, operation and on-going maintenance of the
project for maximum performance. With this comprehensive technology and service
package, Conergy offers yield insurance for its installations.
Conergy
System Sales brings Conergy premium products to more than 40 countries. From
“A” for Australia to “T” for Tunisia – the solar expert supports homeowners,
installers, wholesalers and investors in their efforts to “go solar”. With
sales activities on five continents, Conergy has close relationships with all
its customers. In 2011, around three quarters of Conergy’s sales were generated
outside of Germany.
Listed
on the Frankfurt stock exchange, Conergy employs around 1,300 people worldwide.
Since Conergy’s founding in 1998, it has produced and sold 2 GW of clean solar
energy. Thus, in 2011 Conergy solar installations have generated more power
than a nuclear reactor.
About
DPGCL
DACC Power Generation Company Limited is a subsidiary of US-based
DACC Global, an alternative energy company focused on providing alternative
energy into developing markets internationally. Together with the worldwide
reach of the DACC global network, the company’s combined resources allow for
the procurement, deployment and installation of utility-scale solar projects
worldwide, as well as a complete line of specialty solar solutions. The company
relentlessly pursues innovation, integrating the latest technological advances
in alternative energy into sustainability solutions.
About
Ensunt
Ensunt in
UAE is a subsidiary of Ensunt Holdings, Hong Kong, a family office
oriented investment firm. The focus of the investments lies in managing and
financing renewable energy and cleantech projects worldwide with a high affinity
to the design and building of renewable energy technologies.
The
primary vision is managing the integration of sustainable
energy generation into existing power systems. Priding itself in its
management, qualified technical team as well as strong partnerships Ensunt
provides flexible and reliable investment opportunities.
Ensunt greatly
peruses the goal of contributing to all sustainable energy initiatives and
leading in corporate and social sustainability issues.
Ensunt
worldwide network provides decentralized and off grid communities’ with vital
energy.
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Michelle Gozum
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Phone: +65 68495540
Email: m.gozum@conergy.com
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