Gantner Insights

Text: Jörg Scholz, Managing Director

The global solar industry is entering a new phase. For more than a decade, utility-scale PV growth was primarily driven by falling module prices, rapid deployment and economies of scale. Today, the conversation is shifting. As solar power becomes one of the dominant pillars of global electricity generation, investors, developers and asset owners are increasingly focused not only on installed capacity, but on operational performance, resilience and long-term yield.

Text: Jörg Scholz, Managing Director

The global expansion of utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants is reshaping electricity generation. Large-scale solar installations are being deployed at unprecedented speed and are becoming a central pillar of modern energy systems. However, the increasing share of renewable energy also introduces new operational challenges for grid operators and plant owners.

Text: Jörg Scholz, Managing Director

Gantner has supplied its advanced monitoring solutions to one of the largest solar projects in Africa. This massive initiative involves seven solar power plants in Angola, boasting a total capacity of 370 MWp. These plants are set to significantly enhance the region’s electricity supply, facilitate the country’s transition to renewable energy, and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. Official estimates suggest that over 1.2 million families will benefit from this transformative solar project.

Text: Jörg Scholz, Managing Director

The Al Shamal Cement Plant PV power project in Sudan, designed by Mustakbal Clean Tech, is a landmark in renewable energy. With a capacity of 54.1 MW of photovoltaic power, it’s the world’s largest PV-diesel hybrid power plant, demonstrating the transformative potential of renewable energy. Integrating diesel generators and a massive PV array posed significant engineering challenges. Gantner’s advanced control logic, managing 61 operating scenarios, ensures efficient, reliable, and safe plant operation. The project highlights innovation and adaptability, paving the way for a sustainable future in Sudan, showcasing the power of renewable energy to drive economic growth and combat climate change.

Text: Jörg Scholz, Managing Director

Germany will be home to the largest unsubsidised photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Europe, situated in Witznitz in a former open-cast lignite mine. The 650 MW DC facility, with an investment volume in the mid to high hundreds of millions of euros, is currently under construction by MOVE ON Energy and covers an area equivalent to 850 football pitches. It is the perfect site to demonstrate the capabilities of an advanced monitoring, control, and analytics system.

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