Gamesa Electric scoops 88MW Oz PV inverter bargain

• Spanish power controls clothing will supply its PV 3X series for the Mica Creek solar project in Queensland

Gamesa Electric has authorized a contract with APA to supply its solar inverters for an 88MW solar project in the Australian state of Queensland.

Gamesa Electric will provide its PV 3X series inverters for the Mica Creek solar project, being developed by APA.

Specifically, scope of the project includes the design, supply and also appointing of 20 units of PV45000 UEP inverters, provided as 10 units of PVS9000 UEP incorporated, totally set up as well as manufacturing facility checked PV power stations.

Along with the PV inverters, the scope consists of Gamesa Electric's power plant controller (PPC) and spares.

" We are delighted to be making our Australian debut with an excellent customer like APA," said Enrique de la Cruz, sales director of solar and also storage at Gamesa Electric.

" This project is an additional example of how competitive the PV 3X series inverter remains in large-scale projects.

" With such high-power rankings, the number of units can be decreased and also therefore the LCoE of the project can be optimized."