Powerchina Completes Second Phase of Suriname Village Photovoltaic Microgrid Project

Powerchina has announced the successful delivery of the second phase of the Suriname Village photovoltaic microgrid project. This innovative project combines off-grid solar hybrid energy, energy storage, and diesel generation to provide sustainable power solutions.

The completed project comprises five project groups, covering a total of 34 forest villages, with an expected annual power generation capacity of approximately 5,314 MWh. The first transfer site of this phase includes 12 forest villages, benefiting around 1,550 local villagers.

In 2019, Powerchina signed a contract for the initial phase of the Suriname village microgrid photovoltaic project, involving the design, procurement, and construction of projects featuring 650 kW of photovoltaics and 2.6 MWh of energy storage.

Described as “a small energy generation and distribution system,” the microgrid consists of distributed energy sources, energy storage devices, energy conversion devices, and monitoring and protection devices. It operates as an internal electrical grid system that distributes electricity under normal conditions and can recover energy from the grid during shortages. Conversely, surplus energy can be sold back to the grid.

Constructing microgrids in local areas offers a cost-effective and flexible solution, promoting the consumption of new energy locally while ensuring reliable power supply.