Huawei Unveils Smart PV And Energy Storage Solutions At Intersolar Europe 2022

Huawei unveiled its all-new smart photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions at Intersolar Europe 2022 on May 11, renewing its commitment to a low-carbon smart society with clean energy. Among the innovative and sustainable solutions showcased were utility-scale PV plants, energy storage systems, commercial and industrial applications, residential uses, and smart micro-grids, according to a press release issued by the company.

Addressing the media persons, industrialists and the visitors on the occasion, Chen Guoguang, CEO, Smart PV & ESS Business at Huawei Digital Power, said, “With over 30 years of R&D experience, Huawei continues to deliver industry breakthroughs in core technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and power electronics. We are thrilled to launch these groundbreaking all-scenario solutions resulting from our innovation efforts, helping accelerate PV and energy storage development.”

Huawei claims to offer optimal Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE), enhanced grid connection capabilities, and improved safety through continuous innovation in string design to address key industry challenges. The key technologies of its Smart PV Solution include Smart DC System, Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis 4.0, SmartString-Level Disconnector Technology and Grid  Forming. What separates the electronics major from the rest are equipping the smart PV solution with DC arc detection and emergency disconnection, cutting off faults with high precision at little reaction time for enhanced safety.

Another system showcased by Huawei at the event, according to the press release, was Smart String Energy Storage System (ESS) for optimal levelized cost of energy storage (LCOS) meant for addressing the concerns about limited capacity, short service life, complex O&M, and high safety risks of conventional solutions. The system offers comprehensive safety with four layers of protection covering cell-level short circuit detection, pack-level safety shutdown, rack-level overcurrent protection and fault isolation, and system-level smart fire
suppression.

Huawei also presented an integrated solution to the residential area, enabling a smart power consumption ecosystem, featuring a smart energy controller which connects a PV optimizer, an ESS, an EV charger, and a management system. This solution enhances PV self-consumption rate to 90% from 70% in the previous generation, bringing an all-around clean energy experience to homes with lower electricity costs, active safety, and intelligent assistant.