Al Ula PV BIPV Project

In 2021, Dongguan GERITEL Electrical Co., Ltd. successfully provided a comprehensive wire and cable solution for the Al Ula Photovoltaic Building Integration (BIPV) project in Saudi Arabia, a key renewable energy project aimed at promoting green development in the region. As a professional wire exporter with over 20 years of experience, we targeted the core pain points of the project party, relying on TUV certification, customized solutions and high-quality products to ensure the smooth progress of the project. This case details how we helped the customer solve practical challenges and achieve win-win cooperation, providing a reliable reference for other enterprises engaged in renewable energy projects in the Middle East and African markets.

1. Al Ula BIPV Project’s Urgent Needs and Pain Points

Al Ula, a city in northwestern Saudi Arabia, is accelerating its transition to renewable energy, and the PV BIPV project is an important part of this strategy. The project integrates solar photovoltaic modules with building facades and roofs, covering an area of about 50,000 square meters, with a designed installed capacity of 8MW. It is expected to provide stable clean energy for local public buildings and reduce carbon emissions by 6,000 tons annually. As a key component of the project, wires and cables directly affect the safety, stability and service life of the entire PV system, so the project party has extremely strict requirements for product selection.

Before cooperating with us, the project party faced three core pain points. First, the harsh natural environment in Al Ula—high temperature (up to 50℃ in summer), strong sunlight and large temperature difference between day and night—put forward high requirements for the high-temperature resistance, UV resistance and aging resistance of wires and cables. Many common wires on the market could not meet the long-term stable operation needs in such an environment. Second, the project involves both PV power generation and building power supply, requiring a variety of types of wires and cables, and the specifications need to be accurately matched to avoid waste or insufficient performance. The project party lacked professional technical support to select suitable products. Third, the project had a tight construction schedule, and the wire and cable supply needed to be fast and timely to avoid delaying the overall construction progress; at the same time, the products must pass international certification to meet the local market access standards in Saudi Arabia.

After comparing multiple wire exporters, the project party finally chose Dongguan GERITEL, mainly because of our rich experience in overseas renewable energy projects, complete international certifications and the ability to provide customized solutions, which perfectly matched their core needs.

2. Tailor-Made Wire Configuration for Al Ula Project

After receiving the project inquiry, our professional technical team immediately conducted in-depth communication with the project party to clarify the specific requirements of each link of the BIPV project, including the power transmission distance, load capacity, installation environment and safety standards. Based on this, we formulated a exclusive wire and cable solution, focusing on three core products: PV1-F solar cable, H07V-U single-core wire and KVV control cable, and supplemented with other wires commonly used in African and Middle Eastern markets to ensure the comprehensiveness and adaptability of the solution.

For the PV module connection part, we recommended PV1-F solar cable, which is specially designed for solar power generation systems. We provided two specifications according to the project’s power transmission needs: 4mm² and 6mm², with a total supply of 13,000 meters. Compared with ordinary cables, PV1-F solar cable adopts electron beam cross-linked LSZH polyolefin insulation, which has excellent UV resistance and high-temperature resistance, and can work stably in the high-temperature and strong sunlight environment of Al Ula for more than 25 years. Its halogen-free and flame-retardant properties also meet the safety requirements of building integration, avoiding potential fire hazards caused by cable aging. In addition, the cable’s conductor is made of 99.99% tinned stranded copper, which has better electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance than ordinary copper conductors, ensuring efficient power transmission of the PV system.

For the fixed internal wiring of the building and the connection of distribution boards and lighting circuits, we providedH07V-U single-core wire, which is a global standard for fixed internal wiring. The key specification 1x2.5 mm H07V-U was widely used in the project, with a supply quantity of 9,200 meters; in addition, we also provided 1x1.5mm and 1x4.0mm H07V-U wires, with a total supply of 15,000 meters. H07V-U wire is a single-core PVC insulated wire, complying with IEC 60227-3 and EN 50525-2-31 standards. Its solid class 1 copper conductor and compact structure make it suitable for fixed installation in conduits and trunking systems, and its maximum continuous operating temperature of 70℃ can adapt to the indoor and outdoor environment of the project. Compared with other similar wires, our H07V-U wire has higher insulation resistance (≥2000 MΩ·km at room temperature) and better dielectric performance, effectively preventing leakage and short circuit risks.

For the control system of the PV BIPV project, including the connection of inverters, controllers and monitoring equipment, we provided KVV control cable, which is a copper-core PVC insulated and sheathed control cable, suitable for fixed laying of control, monitoring and signal transmission lines. We provided three specifications according to the number of control signals: KVV 10×1.5mm², KVV 14×1.0mm² and KVV 7×2.5mm², with a total supply of 6,000 meters. KVV control cable has excellent anti-interference performance, which can ensure the stable transmission of control signals and avoid signal distortion affecting the operation of the PV system. Its multi-core structure also saves installation space and improves construction efficiency.

In addition, considering the common needs of African and Middle Eastern markets, we also supplemented YJV 3×10+1×6mm² power cable for the main power transmission of the project, with a supply of 3,000 meters, which has the advantages of high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance and large current-carrying capacity, perfectly adapting to the harsh working environment of the project.

3. TUV Certification and Strict Quality Control

The reason why the Al Ula project party chose our products is largely due to our complete international certifications, especially the TUV certification, which is the core guarantee of product quality and safety. TUV certification is an international authoritative certification focusing on industrial reliability, requiring strict testing on the insulation strength, environmental adaptability and service life of cables. All our PV1-F, H07V-U and KVV cables have passed IEC, EN and other international standards, which can directly meet the market access requirements of Saudi Arabia and avoid the risks of customs detention and project unqualified caused by unqualified certifications.

In addition to certifications, we also have a strict quality control system to ensure that every batch of products meets the project requirements. From the selection of raw materials, we use high-purity annealed copper conductors and high-quality PVC, XLPE insulation materials, and conduct strict inspections on raw materials to eliminate unqualified raw materials from entering the production link. During the production process, we use advanced production equipment to monitor the outer diameter and insulation thickness of the cable in real time, with an accuracy of ±0.02mm, ensuring the consistency of product specifications. After production, each batch of cables will undergo strict performance testing, including insulation resistance test, voltage withstand test, high-temperature aging test and UV resistance test, and only products that pass all tests can be delivered.

Compared with other suppliers whose products only have basic CE certification, our TUV-certified products have higher performance thresholds. For example, in the insulation resistance test, our cables have a room temperature insulation resistance of ≥2000 MΩ·km, which is twice that of CE-certified products; in the high-temperature aging test, our products can maintain stable performance after 1000 hours of aging at 105℃, while ordinary CE-certified products often fail to meet this standard. This is crucial for the long-term stable operation of the Al Ula BIPV project, which can effectively reduce the maintenance cost and service life risk of the project.

4. Fast Response to Ensure Project Progress

Understanding that the Al Ula BIPV project has a tight construction schedule, we took efficient measures to ensure the fast delivery of products. After confirming the order, our production team immediately arranged the production plan, optimized the production process, and prioritized the production of the project’s wires and cables to shorten the production cycle. At the same time, we cooperated with professional international logistics companies to formulate the most efficient transportation plan, choosing sea transportation combined with land transportation to ensure that the products arrived at the Al Ula project site quickly and safely.

Compared with the industry’s average delivery time of 30-45 days, we completed the production and delivery of all 36,000 meters of wires and cables in a shorter time, which fully met the project’s construction schedule requirements. During the transportation process, we also provided real-time logistics tracking services for the project party, so that they could grasp the location of the goods at any time and arrange the construction plan in advance. In addition, we also prepared a certain amount of spare wires according to the project’s needs, to avoid the impact of accidental wire damage on the construction progress, which was highly recognized by the project party.

5. Win-Win Cooperation and Customer Recognition

With our high-quality products and professional services, the Al Ula PV BIPV project was completed and put into operation on schedule. Up to now, the PV system has been operating stably for several months, and the wires and cables we provided have shown excellent performance—no problems such as insulation aging, signal distortion or power loss have occurred, which effectively ensures the efficient operation of the entire project. The project’s actual power generation exceeds the expected target, providing a stable clean energy supply for Al Ula and making positive contributions to the local green development.

The project party highly recognized our products and services. They believed that our customized solution accurately solved their pain points in product selection and supply, and the TUV-certified high-quality wires ensured the safety and stability of the project. The fast delivery also effectively avoided the delay of the construction schedule, which saved a lot of time and cost for the project. In addition, our professional technical team provided timely technical guidance during the installation process, helping the project party solve the problems encountered in wire installation, further improving the construction efficiency and quality.

For Dongguan GERITEL, this cooperation not only expanded our influence in the Middle East renewable energy market, but also accumulated valuable experience for subsequent cooperation with more African and Middle Eastern projects. It fully demonstrated our advantages in product quality, certification strength, customized solutions and delivery capacity, laying a solid foundation for our long-term development in the international market.

6. Cooperation Value and Call to Action

The success of the Al Ula PV BIPV project fully proves that Dongguan GERITEL is a reliable partner for overseas wire export projects. We have rich experience in serving renewable energy projects, complete international certifications (especially TUV certification), professional technical teams and efficient delivery capacity, which can provide customized wire and cable solutions for customers in different regions and industries, and solve the pain points of product selection, quality assurance and delivery efficiency.

If you are engaged in PV projects, building engineering or other industries, and need high-quality, certified and customized wires and cables for export, Dongguan GERITEL is your best choice. We can provide you with a full range of products including PV1-F, H07V-U, KVV and other wires and cables, and customize exclusive solutions according to your project needs. Our fast delivery capacity can ensure that your project progresses smoothly, and our strict quality control and international certifications can provide a solid guarantee for the safety and stability of your project.

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