en.Wedoany.com Reported - The 2GW Fadhili solar photovoltaic (PV) power station project in Saudi Arabia, jointly undertaken by China Energy Engineering International Group, Guangdong Huodian, and Northwest Electric Power Design Institute, completed the sliding installation of its first main transformer on July 21 local time, marking a milestone in the installation of core equipment for the booster station. This PV power station is a key component of Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030" new energy plan, located within the Kingdom with a total installed capacity of 2 gigawatts.
As the core equipment of the booster station, the main transformer is responsible for stepping up the electricity generated by the PV field and connecting it to the grid. The installed main transformer has a single-unit capacity of 230 MVA and a total equipment weight of approximately 138 tons, classifying it as large-scale power equipment. To ensure a safe and controllable installation process, the project team conducted multiple surveys of the equipment transport route and on-site working conditions, performed several technical simulations of the sliding operation plan, and strictly implemented safety and technical briefings, ultimately achieving safe and precise placement of the equipment at the designed position.
Prior to the sliding installation operation, the project team organized technical personnel to conduct special assessments of key aspects such as sliding track laying, traction system configuration, and positioning accuracy control, and developed detailed work instructions. During the operation, construction personnel coordinated according to the established plan, smoothly sliding the main transformer onto the foundation using a hydraulic propulsion system, with all technical parameters meeting design requirements.
The successful installation of the first main transformer has created favorable conditions for subsequent work, including the installation of main transformer accessories, the arrival of secondary equipment, cable laying, and system commissioning. The project is expected to generate a total of approximately 569.286 billion kWh of electricity over 25 years, equivalent to reducing nearly 560 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions. In the next phase, the project team will continue to optimize construction organization, scientifically coordinate resource allocation, and promote efficient project execution while ensuring safety and quality.
