Sungrow Signs Pact with LAVO to Supply 79MW Solar Inverter + 176MWh BESS Solution in Australia

Global inverter solution supplier for renewables Sungrow has signed a 79 MW solar inverter and 176 MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) contract with Australian technology and lifestyle company LAVO for the first stage of the Ginan Solar Project.

Under the contract, the inverter supplier will provide its latest liquid-cooled ESS to build the DC-coupled energy storage system.

Further, the project is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

Post completion of the project, the solar farm owners will become self-sufficient in clean electricity and will also earn a higher return on investment (ROI) through peak valley arbitrage.

The Ginan Solar Project will provide a photovoltaic (PV) plus BESS solution for the 16 solar farms in Victoria, Australia.

Commenting on the development, Shawn Shi, General Manager of Sungrow APAC Region, said, “Sungrow has been exploring Australia’s utility-scale PV and ESS market for years and our dedicated efforts translate into unprecedented cooperation. Sungrow highly values our partnership with LAVO, and will provide the high-quality solutions and comprehensive services to ensure quick and smooth delivery.”

The inverter manufacturer company said that its DC-Coupled storage solution with the PowerTitan (Liquid-Cooled ESS) as the core device, requires only one inverter to complete the project, reducing the efficiency losses and thus significantly lowering the CAPEX for customers.

“Sungrow is the only supplier who can provide a DC-coupled storage solution in Australia, which is an unparalleled advantage we appreciate. Its high-quality storage solution also satisfies us well. Currently, Australia is seeing more utility-scale BESS projects under construction. We wish to expand our cooperation with Sungrow to supply more renewable energy projects,” commented Alan Yu, CEO of LAVO.