Jinko Solar, a global leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry, recently announced that it will supply a total of 1.75GW of N – type TOPCon modules to two flagship PV projects, AHK2 (500MW) and MAS (1250MW), within Saudi Arabia’s fifth – round renewable energy PV project jointly developed by EDF Renewables and the Yellow River Company of State Power Investment Corporation. PowerChina Guizhou Engineering Corporation Consortium will serve as the general contractor for these projects.
Following the 1.8GW PV3 Al Dhafra project in Abu Dhabi signed by the company last year, this project marks the second milestone large – scale collaboration between Jinko Solar and EDF Renewables. Leveraging its cutting – edge high – efficiency N – type TOPCon technology solutions, Jinko Solar is set to create a model “PV – based desert reclamation” project in the vast desert. The successful signing of this project not only underscores Jinko Solar’s influence in the Middle East and the global PV market but also fully demonstrates Chinese enterprises’ commitment to driving global climate governance through technological innovation. It also provides a replicable model for energy transition and desertification prevention in the Middle East, earning high recognition from the project owners.
The AHK2 project is located in the southeast of Al Henakiyah town, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia, while the MAS project is situated in the east of Dharghat town, Hail Province, Saudi Arabia. Both projects are in typical desertified areas of Saudi Arabia, facing year – round challenges such as high temperatures, droughts, and sandstorms.
As one of the key strategic projects for the Saudi government to implement the “Saudi Vision 2030” and the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), after rigorous research and screening, the AHK2 and MAS PV projects have ultimately decided to adopt Jinko Solar’s N – type TOPCon Tiger Neo high – efficiency bifacial PV modules. These modules boast outstanding features including low degradation rate, low temperature coefficient, high bifaciality, UV resistance, wind load resistance, hail resistance, dust prevention, and high reliability design, ensuring high – level performance in the harsh local environment characterized by high irradiance, high temperatures, large diurnal temperature differences, and sandstorms. Moreover, multiple empirical data show that the high bifaciality of up to 85% of the N – type TOPCon Tiger Neo modules alone can bring about an approximate 3.38% increase in comprehensive power generation (the higher the ground reflectivity, the more significant the power generation increase). Upon completion, these projects will not only provide efficient and clean electricity to the local area but also, through the shading effect of PV modules, effectively reduce surface temperature, improve soil conditions, and create a favorable environment for vegetation restoration and desert control.
