Equipped with more than 58,000 solar panels, the plant has installed capacity of nearly 16 megawatts-peak (MWp),estimated to beenough to cover the energy needs of over 21,000 residents of New Caledonia.
The plant will also feature a lithium-ion energy storage system with a capacity of nearly 10 MW. The combination of a large photovoltaic system with an ESS will contribute the quality and reliability of the electricity grid for the benefit of the local population.
“With nearly 60% of the total photovoltaic capacity installed in New Caledonia, Total Quadran is positioned as the first player in the New Caledonian solar market,”said Thierry Muller, General Manager of Total Quadran. “As a historical player in the territory, Total is proud to be able to contribute to a less carbon-intensive energy mix of the region, while promoting the integration of renewables into the electricity grid through appropriate storage facilities
