First solar-storage-EV hub completed at Taipa fuel terminal

[Photo: Ricaela Diputado]

Macau’s first integrated clean energy facility combining solar generation, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging has been completed at the Pac On fuel terminal in Taipa.

The project by Nam Kwong (Group) Company Limited brings together three interconnected systems: rooftop photovoltaic panels, an energy storage unit, and smart charging points, according to the China Economic Media Report.

The solar array delivers 64.8 kilowatts of peak power, supported by a 50-kilowatt inverter, a 215-kilowatt-hour battery bank, and a 120-kilowatt dual-gun rapid charger. The system is projected to produce roughly 82,810 kilowatt-hours of electricity each year.

The installation was tailored to withstand the city’s climate, with a herringbone-style mounting structure that enhances wind resistance and facilitates water runoff during typhoons and heavy rain. The facility entered trial operation in June, recording 6,229 kilowatt-hours of generation over its first four weeks.

The electricity generated powers the terminal’s daily operations and charges vehicles on site, with any excess stored for later use when demand is high. The terminal has reportedly seen a 46% drop in energy costs compared with the same period last year.

Authorities view the project as a milestone for renewable energy adoption in Macau, describing it as a template for future low-carbon industrial developments. Plans are already underway for additional, larger facilities to further the territory’s sustainability agenda.