Next generation (Trio-50) smart inverters will provide higher flexibility and energy yields from a 1mw rooftop solar system
ABB has provided the Swedish retailer IKEA with 20 of its innovative TRIO-50 solar inverters to power a rooftop solar system on its flagship store in Singapore, located in the eastern suburb of Tampines. The system is expected to generate 1.3 million kilowatt (kW) hours per year — enough renewable energy to power more than 280 households. Installation of the solar panels began at the IKEA store in March 2017 and the project went live in December 2017.
ABB won the order through its customer, a leading solar system integrator, Phoenix Solar, in the first quarter of 2017. With this rooftop system, IKEA expects to trim an estimated $2.4 million from the store’s electrical bills over the next ten years.
Mark Argar, Phoenix Solar Senior Vice President Asia-Pacific, said: “We are proud to partner with ABB to provide IKEA with top-class solar PV systems supporting the company’s move towards clean energy. We are committed to advancing wider adoption of solar power in Asia and doing so requires teaming up with technology pioneers like ABB that have the knowledge and skills to do quality installations.”
“We strive to help meet growing energy demand around the world while minimizing environmental impact and creating value for our customers,” said Tarak Mehta, president of ABB’s Electrification Products division. “This project is one such example where ABB’s flexible and innovative solar power technologies will allow IKEA to commit to their energy efficiency and sustainability targets. Integration of renewables is an increasingly important element of the world’s energy revolution and ABB’s Next Level strategy.”
