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HOKKAIDO, Japan, Feb 4, 2021/PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables,

announced that a 21 MWh utility-scale solar-plus-storage project powered by the

Company in Hokkaido, Japan, has been commercially operational since December

2020, demonstrating the continued efforts in maximizing profit from solar

energy and decarbonizing the Japanese economy under the FiT incentives.

The project occupies around 85 hectares in the most northern of Japan's main

islands, Hokkaido, which has seen the prolific deployment of renewable energy.

Sungrow supplied both PV inverters and energy storage systems (ESS) to the

aforesaid landmark plant. The turnkey energy storage system integrates DC-DC

converters, NCM batteries and BCP. The system uses DC-coupling, eliminating

conversion losses while increasing efficiency. The batteries smooth the power

generated, allowing it to be integrated into the grid more effectively. The

containerized solution is easy for transportation, installation and O&M. The

robust design makes it durable and weather-resistant, especially important in

Hokkaido where the temperature can be lower than -35 degrees Celsius. Notably,

with PV inverter and energy storage system both offered by Sungrow, hassle-free

equipment compliance and O&M are ensured.

Solar farms in Japan had a high FiT rate but a limited capability to sell the

energy into the grid. The project is having 6 MWdc PV capacity, while AC

connection to the grid is limited to just 845kWac, which makes energy storage

an ideal solution allowing power to be fed into the grid 24 hours a day. It

will generate 7,050,000 kWh per year, entitling the FiT of JPY 21 per

kilowatt-hour, powering 1,958 households and offsetting carbon dioxide of 3,577

tonnes annually.

"As one of the countries with the most stringent grid codes, Japan presents us

lots of opportunities and challenges. We value the continued trust of partners

like Blue Power Energy and strongly believe that we'll forge more ventures in

the near future in both PV and energy storage segments," said Sun Xiao, Country

Manager of Sungrow Japan.

Since the entry to Japan market in 2014, Sungrow has established an

industry-leading local team offering sales, technical support and after-sale

service tailored to diverse demands. As one of the few companies that can offer

both PV and energy storage solutions, Sungrow is pioneering a wider range of

innovations teaming up with global partners to make energy even more

profitable, accessible and sustainable.

About Sungrow

Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd ("Sungrow") is the world's most bankable inverter

brand with over 154 GW installed worldwide as of December 2020. Founded in 1997

by University Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow is a leader in the research and

development of solar inverters, with the largest dedicated R&D team in the

industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and

energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial, and residential

applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant

solutions. With a strong 24-year track record in the PV space, Sungrow products

power installations in over 150 countries. Learn more about Sungrow by

visiting: www.sungrowpower.com.

Source: Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd

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