Batang Ai Floating Solar Project is a 71MW solar PV power project. It is planned in Sarawak, Malaysia. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the under construction stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2023 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2024. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by China Power International, Sarawak Energy and Trina Solar. The company's ownership stake in the project stands as 33.34%, 33.33% and 33.33% respectively.
Batang Ai Floating Solar Project is a floating solar project which is planned over 191.12 hectares.
The electricitiy generated from the plant will offset 52,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2023. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2024.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project will be sold to China Power International under a power purchase agreement for a period of 30 years. The offtake capacity is expected to be 50MW.
Contractors involved
Trina Solar will be the supplier of PV modules for the solar power project.
Trina Solar is expected to perform operations and maintenance for the solar PV power project.
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About China Power International
China Power International Co Ltd, a subsidiary of State Power Investment Corp Ltd, generates, distributes and sells electricity. It constructs, operates and maintains nuclear power, thermal power, hydro and solar power plants. The company offers services such as project management, operation and maintenance of power plants and consultation solutions. The company generates electricity from various renewable energy sources which includes thermal, hydro, wind and nuclear. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.
About Sarawak Energy
Sarawak Energy Bhd (Sarawak Energy), is a state-owned investment holding company that generates, transmits, distributes and sells electricity. The company generates power using sources such as coal, gas, and hydro. It supplies electricity to commercial, residential, and industrial customers in the State of Sarawak in Malaysia. The company operates a gas-fired open cycle power plant in Tanjung Kidurong, Bintulu; a coal-fired steam-turbine power plant in Kampung Geobilt, Kuching; and a coal-fired power station in Matadeng, Mukah. It has collaborated with various educational institutions, including Curtin University Malaysia Sarawak and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), for feasibility studies and consultancy works, and research and development activities, among others. Sarawak Energy is headquartered in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
About Trina Solar
Trina Solar Co Ltd (Trina Solar) is a company primarily engaged in the photovoltaic (PV) industry and smart energy solutions. Its main activities encompass the research and development, production, and sales of PV modules, as well as the construction and operation of power stations and system products. Trina Solar's offerings include PV power generation, operation and maintenance services, energy storage solutions, smart microgrid systems, and multi-energy systems. The company's products and services are utilized across various industries for energy generation and storage. Trina Solar has a significant global presence. The company operates worldwide, with regional headquarters in Zurich, Silicon Valley, Miami, Singapore, and Dubai, and manufacturing bases in America, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the UAE. Trina Solar is headquartered in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
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