JA Solar Supplies 480MW PV Modules To Project In Chile

JA Solar Supplies 480MW PV Modules To Project In Chile

The CEME1 480MW Project,  one of the large photovoltaic (PV) installations in Chile has reached full capacity grid connection. PowerChina Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited, the contractor of the project, utilized modules from Chinese major JA Solar, emphasizing the role of its technology and products in project’s construction.

Spanning approximately 400 hectares—an area equivalent to 370 football fields—the project represents about one-tenth of Chile’s total installed renewable energy capacity. Located in the Atacama Desert, the driest nonpolar desert in the world, the project places exceptionally high demands on the reliability of the PV modules. JA Solar has been selected to provide all the modules for this project. The project is poised to generate one billion kWh of electricity annually. the win in Chile underscores the emerging importance of South America for Chinese module suppliers, as the continent opens up on the back of lower prices and soaring plans in Brazil and Chile in particular.

The successful operation of the CEME1 Project marks a crucial step forward in Chile’s energy transition. At the outset of the project construction, JA Solar collaborated with builders from PowerChina Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited to conduct a detailed analysis and assessment of local geological conditions and multiple challenges such as high temperatures, intense ultraviolet radiation, and strong winds and sandstorms, laying a solid foundation for the smooth execution of the Project. With its outstanding performance in several projects located in extreme geographical and climatic conditions, the JA Solar module has won high praise for its reliability and adaptability.

Aiqing Yang, Executive President of JA Solar, said, “The CEME1 480MW Project marks a significant milestone in our commitment to renewable energy innovation and sustainability. This project not only underscores the exceptional synergy between PowerChina Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited and JA Solar but also sets a new benchmark for large-scale solar initiatives in Chile. We are proud to contribute to the local energy transition, providing clean energy to hundreds of thousands of households and significantly reducing carbon emissions. We look forward to continuing our support for local sustainable development, addressing environmental challenges, and fostering a greener and more resilient future for communities in Chile and beyond.”