Recently, JinkoSolar, the world’s leading solar and energy storage company, announced it has successfully supplied Tiger Neo photovoltaic modules for the Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Project in Indonesia, with an installed capacity of 192MW. This project is a national-level strategic initiative in Indonesia and is also the first and largest floating photovoltaic project in Southeast Asia. It is also the deepest floating photovoltaic project under construction globally. When viewed from high above, 13 photovoltaic arrays can be seen scattered across the water surface. The project covers an area of approximately 250 hectares, with the deepest point of the water exceeding one hundred meters. Indonesian President Joko Widodo attended the grid connection ceremony of the Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Project, which was contracted by Powerchina Huadong Engineering Corporation limited, and delivered a speech.
Floating photovoltaics, as an emerging method of energy utilization, have great development prospects due to their high electricity generation and relatively low land occupancy. However, commercial products of floating photovoltaics are limited due to technical challenges and high costs. JinkoSolar, with its long-term technical expertise and product innovation, actively explored the field of floating photovoltaics. The Jinko N-type TOPCon Tiger Neo 570W bifacial module adopts various advanced structural designs and material selections, with superior waterproof performance to adapt to the high-humidity environment on the water. It has higher power density, high watt-peak (Wp) efficiency, lower degradation, and temperature coefficient, bringing higher returns and lower generation costs to the project.
The Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Project will play an important role in demonstrating and leading clean energy development in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. After completion, it is expected to generate 300,000 MWh of electricity annually, saving approximately 117,000 metric tons of standard coal for the local area in Indonesia. This will be enough to provide ample power for 50,000 households, greatly alleviating the power supply tension around the West Java Island in Indonesia, thereby helping the Indonesian government achieve its renewable energy share target as soon as possible.
