Huawei supplies PV inverters and battery storage system for Red Sea multi-utility microgrid project
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Solar, Storage · Country: Saudi Arabia · Capacity: 400 MW · Announced: 2026-09-02
Huawei supplied the PV inverters and battery storage system for the Red Sea multi-utility microgrid project, with its package including 400 MW of PV and 1.3 GWh of storage. The battery system provides grid-forming capabilities, enabling the isolated microgrid to establish and maintain its own voltage and frequency while balancing variable solar generation with demand. The storage unit began operating in September 2023, with the full utility complex reaching commercial operation in August 2025. The project’s performance demonstrates the technical feasibility of deploying grid-forming storage in isolated networks, offering lessons for similar systems on islands and remote industrial sites.
Counterparties
- Huawei (Supplier)
- ACWA Power (Developer)
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