JinkoSolar delivers 122MW of solar modules to Conejo solar power plant

Chinese photovoltaics (PV) company JinkoSolar has provided 122MW of solar modules to power company Pattern Energy Group for the Conejo solar power project in Chile.

Pattern Development will serve as the owner for the Conejo solar project.

JinkoSolar Global Sales and Marketing vice -president Gener Miao said: "Our relationship with Pattern Development further strengthens our leading position in this important emerging market.

"It is another demonstration of our world-class capabilities and service to our international customers. We look forward to leveraging our expertise and working with more solar project industry leaders in the future."

One of the largest solar power projects in Chile, the Conejo project is located in the municipality of Taltal in the Antofagasta region of the northern part of the country.

Minera Los Pelambres, which is an affiliate of the Chilean mining company Antofagasta Minerals has signed a power purchase agreement with Pattern Energy Group for 22 years in a bid to buy the power generated from the solar project.

The Conejo solar power project, which is expected to be completed later this year, will be connected to Chile’s Sistema Interconectado Central transmission system.

It is expected to meet about 65% of the power demand of Los Pelambres.

JinkoSolar employs more than 15,000 people across its five productions sites, 12 global sales offices and 11 oversea subsidiaries.