Storage That Performs: Jinko Solar’s Regional Strategy Shines at Solar & Storage Egypt – Hamza Al Smadi – Technical Services Manager – MENA

Jinko Solar is driving energy innovation across diverse markets with its adaptive and reliable storage solutions. In this interview, Hamza Al Smadi, Technical Services Manager – MENA, discusses how the company’s region-specific strategies and advanced technologies are meeting the unique demands of the MEA region, ensuring energy reliability, scalability, and integration with solar PV systems.

Jinko’s energy storage solutions have gained traction globally, what are the key factors that enabled Jinko to be a favorable solution provider across multiple regions?

Jinko’s global success in energy storage solutions is largely due to its region-specific approach. The company understands that different regions have unique demands and therefore provides multiple solutions tailored to each market. Jinko ESS maintains a diverse portfolio of products that aligns with the specific energy storage needs of various countries, particularly those with high demand for ESS projects.

Another major factor is Jinko’s vertical integration. As a vertically integrated ESS manufacturer and integrator, Jinko controls the entire supply chain, which allows them to ensure consistent quality across all product lines. This also enhances the bankability and performance of their offerings, positioning Jinko as a reliable and preferred global ESS integrator.

Given the challenging climate and grid environments in the MEA region, how does Jinko’s ESS portfolio address issues like energy reliability, scalability, and integration with solar PV systems?

Jinko ESS addresses the challenges of the MEA region through innovative technical features in their products. One key capability is the DC coupling of solar PV power plants with their energy storage systems. This not only improves energy yield but also reduces CAPEX, making the solution more financially viable.

In terms of climate adaptability, Jinko ESS designs products that can operate reliably in extreme temperatures—up to 55°C ambient temperature. These systems are thoroughly tested in-house at Jinko facilities and have already shown promising results in various real-world deployments.

These features together make Jinko’s solutions both scalable and resilient, meeting the demanding environmental and infrastructure conditions of the MEA region.