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430 MW SOPOT PV PROJECT

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430 MW SOPOT PV PROJECT

 

Project Overview

The Sopot Photovoltaic Power Plant, located in Sopot, Dolj County, Romania, is a 430 MW utility-scale solar project nearing Ready-to-Build (RTB) status. Leveraging advanced bifacial technology and single-axis trackers, this project is set to become one of Romania’s largest solar installations, contributing to the country’s 8.3 GW solar target by 2030 as per the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (INECP).

Project Specifications

  • Name: Sopot Photovoltaic Power Plant
  • Location: Sopot, Dolj County, Romania
  • Capacity: 430 MW
  • Panels: 512,380 JA Solar JAM72D30 MB 550W bifacial panels
  • Panel Efficiency: 21.3% (up to 30% additional bifacial gain)
  • Inverters: 1,790 Huawei SUN2000-240KTL-H0 (98.5% efficiency)
  • Tracker System: Single-axis with 60° rotation for optimal solar tracking
  • Land Area: 600 Hectares – 465 Hectares
  • Grid Connection: 400 kV connection to Transelectrica’s national grid
  • Battery Storage: Optional 50 MW/100 MWh BESS for future integration

Key Highlights

  • Advanced Bifacial Technology: JA Solar JAM72D30 MB 550W panels with 144 half-cell mono-PERC cells, offering up to 30% additional energy yield through rear-side generation.
  • High-Efficiency N-Type Cells: Incorporates PERC technology with 11BB design for reduced resistive losses and enhanced low-light performance.
  • Single-Axis Tracking: 60° rotation maximizes energy capture, increasing output by 15-20% compared to fixed-tilt systems.
  • Durability: Panels feature a 35mm frame, 2400Pa wind load, and 5400Pa snow load resistance, backed by a 12-year product warranty and 30-year performance warranty.
  • Grid Integration: Designed for seamless connection to Romania’s high-voltage grid, supporting regional renewable penetration.

Project Status

Current Stage: Near Ready-to-Build (RTB)

  • Permitting: Environmental and construction permits nearly finalized, leveraging Romania’s streamlined process (no EIA required per ANPM, July 2024).
  • Land Acquisition: 600 hectares secured through long-term lease agreements with local landowners in Dolj County.
  • Grid Connection: Application approved by Transelectrica for 400 kV connection, with 5% connection fee guarantee paid per Order 53/2024.
  • Solution Study: Technical design and grid integration study to be completed in Q3 2025.

Next Milestones:

Q4 2025: Finalize EPC contracts and commence site preparation.
Q1 2026: Begin panel and inverter installation, alongside tracker system deployment.
Q3 2026: Complete grid connection and initiate testing phase.
Early 2027: Target commercial operation date (COD).

Strategic Importance

The Sopot PV Project is a cornerstone of Romania’s renewable energy expansion, capitalizing on Dolj County’s high solar potential (1,600 kWh/m²/year). 

Key highlights:

  • Regional Impact: Contributes to Romania’s 16.4% global solar PV capacity share in 2023, aligning with major projects like Piscu Sadovei (1,500 MW) in Dolj County.
 
  • Revenue Streams: Eligible for Contracts for Difference (CfD) , energy arbitrage, and capacity market participation.
 
  • Policy Support: Backed by €1.4 billion REPowerEU funding and Romania’s Modernization Fund, targeting 2 GW of new solar capacity in 2025.
 
  • Economic Benefits: Creates ~500 construction jobs and supports local supply chains, with potential for >80% Romanian components.
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