Hybrid power for Saudi Arabia’s largest workforce infrastructure.
Project Overview
As part of the early-phase development of NEOM, the 5K and 10K Construction Villages serve as the first operational hubs for housing and supporting the labor force that will build the city of the future. IPU SA was selected to engineer, supply, and commission an integrated MV Synchronization Control System and Solar Control System that collectively manage 14 MV generators, 3 bus couplers, and nearly 3 MVA of solar power across both sites.
Clients & Partners
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Client: NESMA
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Location: NEOM, Saudi Arabia
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Completion: January 2024
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Technology Partner: ComAp
Products & Solutions Provided
Automation & Control:
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MV Synchronization Control Panels
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ComAp InteliNeo 6000 Controllers
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Generator and bus coupler load management
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Real-time SCADA integration
Renewable Energy Integration:
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Solar Control Panel Systems
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Hybrid logic for generator + solar load optimization
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PV monitoring, isolation, and failover systems
Technical Highlights
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Component |
Description |
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Generators |
14 MV gensets coordinated with 3 bus couplers |
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Solar System |
Nearly 3 MVA of PV power integrated into hybrid controller |
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Controllers |
ComAp InteliNeo with SCADA-based logic |
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Hybrid Logic |
Load-sharing between solar and diesel to reduce fuel costs |
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Monitoring |
Web-based and local SCADA visualization with alarm management |
Challenges & IPU SA Solutions
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Challenge |
IPU SA Solution |
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Coordination between renewable and diesel systems |
Delivered intelligent hybrid logic with PV prioritization |
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Massive generator network requiring redundancy |
Deployed a fully redundant sync system with backup controllers |
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Fast-paced timeline for NEOM operational readiness |
Parallel design + build execution with phased commissioning |
Key Outcome
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Seamless hybrid power control across 2 construction villages
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Fuel savings through optimized PV integration
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Real-time visibility and diagnostics across generator fleet
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Aligned with NEOM’s sustainability and digitalization standards
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Delivered ahead of milestone deadlines
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