Sineng Electric Facilitates Commissioning of 65MW PV Plant for Water Desalination Project in Saudi Arabia

Sineng Electric, a global leader in solar and energy storage solutions, in collaboration with LBPKSA the solution provider and the solar EPC contractor for the project, has delivered its high-performance PV solutions for the 65MW solar power plant, now in commercial operation. This plant supplies clean energy to the Shuaibah 3 Independent Water Project (IWP), a major seawater desalination facility located in Shuaibah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Water scarcity poses a major challenge across the Middle East, necessitating substantial investments in large-scale desalination infrastructure. In response, the Shuaibah 3 IWP utilizes Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology to produce a staggering 600,000 cu/m of potable water per day, catering to the daily needs of approximately two million individuals.

To minimize the environmental impact of this energy-intensive process, a 65MW solar power plant was constructed and recently commissioned. Spearheaded by Shuaibah 3 Company, with Doosan Enerbility as the main EPC, this project is a flagship initiative in the region. Operating in the arid desert environment requires highly efficient and reliable energy solutions. Sineng’s 6.6MW MV turnkey solution (EP-6600-HB-UD/13.8), renowned for its superior performance and robust design, proved to be the perfect fit for the project’s unique requirements. This PV solution integrates a medium-voltage transformer and RMU, offering up to 99% maximum efficiency and a DC/AC ratio of up to 1.8. Its capability to accommodate larger block sizes streamlines installation and maintenance, while significantly reducing balance-of-system (BoS) costs and lowering the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).

“It is a great honor to see Sineng’s solutions selected for a project of such strategic significance, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its net-zero ambitions,” said Steven Chen, General Manager of Sineng Electric MEA. “This project marks a meaningful step towards a sustainable energy future and reaffirms Sineng’s unwavering commitment to unlocking the full potential of renewable energy. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders whose collaborative efforts brought this project to fruition.”

Beyond powering the desalination process, the solar project embodies a profound shift towards environmentally conscious practices, reflecting a shared vision for a brighter and greener future.