Project Background and significance As the third-largest photovoltaic market in Latin America, Mexico has seen its renewable energy development enter a fast lane in recent years, driven by energy transition policies. According to Mexico's Energy Tran...
Project Background and significance
As the third-largest photovoltaic market in Latin America, Mexico has seen its renewable energy development enter a fast lane in recent years, driven by energy transition policies. According to Mexico's Energy Transition Law and General Climate Change Law, the country has set a target of achieving at least 35% clean energy generation by 2024. PWSOLAR actively responded to this policy orientation and successfully built and operated a 3-megawatt solar public utility ground-mounted power station project in the heart of the Chihuahua Desert in Mexico, providing efficient and reliable clean energy solutions for the local area.
This project adopts 430-watt double-sided double-glass solar panel technology, making full use of Mexico's abundant solar resources to achieve efficient utilization of green energy. After the project is completed, it will not only help lower local electricity costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, but also provide strong support for Mexico's energy transition goals.
Project technical solution
Selection of photovoltaic modules
This project adopts 430-watt double-sided double-glass solar panels. This technology has the following advantages:
High efficiency: The double-sided power generation design enables the front side to absorb sunlight and the back side to reflect light and generate electricity, significantly increasing the overall power generation
Durability: The double-glass structure with a frameless design has strong resistance to wind pressure and snow pressure, making it suitable for harsh environments such as deserts
Low attenuation: Utilizing high-quality battery cells, it features low attenuation in the first year and stable long-term operation
Anti-pid performance: Through special process treatment, it effectively prevents potential induction attenuation
Environmental adaptability: The double-glass structure is corrosion-resistant and salt spray-resistant, making it suitable for coastal areas of Mexico
System design
This project adopts the "full grid connection" power sales model. The system design is as follows:
Photovoltaic array: It adopts a fixed-angle installation method, with the Angle optimized based on the local latitude to maximize the utilization of solar resources
Inverter: String inverters are selected to ensure efficient system operation and reduce energy loss
Grid-connected system: Equipped with smart electricity meters to achieve bidirectional metering and ensure the stable operation of the power grid
Monitoring system: Equipped with a remote monitoring platform, it can monitor the system's operating status in real time and promptly identify and solve problems
Project implementation process
Project evaluation: On-site investigation, assessment of terrain, lighting conditions, power grid access points, etc
Scheme design: Based on the assessment results, a detailed design plan is formulated, including the layout of the photovoltaic array, the design of the electrical system, etc
Equipment procurement: Select high-quality suppliers to purchase photovoltaic modules, inverters and other equipment
Construction and installation: Professional teams carry out the construction and installation to ensure the quality of the project
Grid connection acceptance: Complete the grid connection procedures and pass the acceptance of the Mexican energy regulatory agency
Operation and maintenance service: We offer 25 years of operation and maintenance service to ensure the long-term stable operation of the system
Project economic benefit analysis
Investment cost
The total investment of this project is approximately 12 million yuan, and its specific composition is as follows:
Photovoltaic modules: approximately 8.5 million yuan
Inverters and electrical equipment: approximately 2 million yuan
Installation project: approximately 1 million yuan
Other expenses: Approximately 500,000 yuan
Revenue analysis
The expected annual power generation of this project is approximately 4.5 million kilowatt-hours. Calculated at the local electricity price of 0.4 yuan per kilowatt-hour in Mexico:
Annual revenue: 4.5 million kilowatt-hours × 0.4 yuan per kilowatt-hour = 1.8 million yuan
Payback period: approximately 6.67 years
Energy conservation and emission reduction benefits
This project saves approximately 1,800 tons of standard coal annually, reduces carbon dioxide emissions by about 4,500 tons, sulfur dioxide emissions by approximately 135 tons, and nitrogen oxide emissions by about 67.5 tons.
Project advantages
High efficiency and energy saving: It adopts 430-watt double-sided double-glass solar panels, featuring high power generation efficiency
Fast investment return: The investment can be recovered within 6 to 7 years, and the following dozen years are a pure return period
Significant environmental benefits: reducing carbon emissions and improving environmental quality
Policy support: Enjoy policy support such as the Mexico Clean Energy Certificate (CEL)
Enhance corporate image: Improve the green image of the enterprise and enhance market competitiveness
Success story
This project has been successfully implemented in the heart of the Chihuahua Desert in Mexico. The following are some cases:
The Penisco Port Photovoltaic Power Station: With an installed capacity of 3 megawatts, it generates approximately 4.5 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and saves about 1.8 million yuan in electricity fees each year
Photovoltaic project in a certain industrial park: With an installed capacity of 2 megawatts, the annual power generation is approximately 3 million kilowatt-hours, and the annual electricity cost savings are about 1.2 million yuan
A photovoltaic project for a certain commercial center: With an installed capacity of 1 megawatt, the annual power generation is approximately 1.5 million kilowatt-hours, and the annual electricity cost savings are about 600,000 yuan
Project Outlook
With the continuous advancement of photovoltaic technology and the sustained decline in costs, ground-mounted photovoltaic projects for public utilities in Mexico will enjoy a broader space for development. This project adopts 430-watt double-sided double-glass solar panels, which feature high efficiency, durability, and anti-PID performance. They will provide more reliable and efficient clean energy solutions for public utility users in Mexico.
In the future, PWSOLAR will continue to optimize project design, enhance system efficiency, reduce investment costs, provide high-quality distributed photovoltaic services for more public utility users, jointly promote the development of green energy in Mexico, and achieve a win-win situation of economic and environmental benefits.
Conclusion
PWSOLAR has successfully built and operated a 3-megawatt ground-mounted solar utility power station project in Mexico, featuring 430-watt bifacial double-glass solar panels, providing efficient and reliable clean energy solutions for public utility users in Mexico. The project has advantages such as quick return on investment, significant environmental benefits, and policy support, and it is an important way to achieve Mexico's energy transition goals. We look forward to collaborating with more public utility users to jointly promote the development of green energy in Mexico and create a bright future together.
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