Against the backdrop of global carbon neutrality, spurred by technological innovation, policy incentives and universal energy access, renewable energy deployment has grown rapidly.
In Africa, where the energy sector is going green, the expanding electrical industry is driving up electricity demand. By 2034, the demand for new power systems centred around new energy is projected to increase over eightfold, with PV installed capacity reaching 144 GW.
The continent’s vast market demand is evident, and its new energy industry is on a steady growth path. That said, it also faces issues such as unstable power supply, high electricity tariffs and challenges in operation and maintenance, the majority of PV storage systems on the market exhibiting the following three key characteristics:
- High safety risks: High voltage, power and energy levels bring high safety risks during product production, installation and O&M, demanding extremely high standards in terms of personnel qualifications and safety regulations.
- Complex delivery environment: PV storage power stations operate in complex scenarios, such as deserts, Gobi areas and barren beaches, presenting major challenges for product solution design and after-sales O&M.
- Long life cycle: With a general lifespan of 20 years, stable operation of storage power stations is crucial for their revenue, with insufficient after-sales support from suppliers potentially directly impacting 10% of a station’s power generation.
In complex scenarios, maintenance requirements for storage systems are particularly stringent, with stability serving as the most crucial baseline criterion for any power station.
Based on the characteristics of PV and energy storage power stations, Huawei Digital Power has brought its more than 30 years of practical experience to play in building a high-quality, high-security and high-efficiency service system and organization in North Africa from six key dimensions, ensuring the efficiency and quality of project delivery, as well as long-term operational safety and stability to protect customer investment and returns.
- Integrated Global Service System: The “Local Service Organization + Global Service System” model is closely coordinated, with resources shared both locally and globally. This supports rapid regional business growth, enhances local service SLAs, and enables swift responses to customer requirements.
- One-Stop Service Capabilities: From pre- to after-sale, Huawei Digital Power services include consultation, design, project delivery, technical support and supply of spare parts to meet business needs across the entire life cycle.
- Global Partner Ecosystem: A comprehensive global service partner certification system, via a grid-based service model, offers customers consistently high-quality services.
- Safety & Quality Management Model: A mature model standardizes safety norms, with three-tier quality inspections reinforcing the quality of the foundation for long-term operational safety.
- Digital & Intelligent Tools: Industry-leading digital and intelligent tools and platforms support standardized, high-quality operations, enabling early prediction, proactive maintenance and effective management.
- A Reliable Brand: Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices. Its global R&D investment has ranked among the top 6 on the EU Industrial R&D investment scoreboard for eight consecutive years. As of the end of 2024, the company held over 150,000 active granted patents globally. Based on the strength of its R&D investment and practical experience, Huawei Digital Power continues to innovate and leverage the advantages of integrating 4T technologies (digital technology-Bit, power electronics technology-Watt, thermal management technology-Heat, energy storage management technology-Battery).
This year’s Africa Energy Summit launched “Mission 300”, aiming to supply 300 million people with sustainable electricity by 2030. Driven by industrial policies, over 40 African nations have now set themselves energy transition targets. Huawei Digital Power, leveraging its technical advantages and project experience, has enhanced its comprehensive customer-centric services to ensure end-to-end long-term safety for storage systems and offer sustainable services based on its technical know-how, in order to remain the best partner for energy storage customers.
