Geopolitical conflicts are reshaping the energy landscape, making photovoltaics a global "strategic necessity".
In early March 2026, rising tensions in the Middle East pushed international oil prices above $100 per barrel, accelerating the global energy transition. Since the Russia-Ukraine conflict, solar installations in Europe have surged dramatically, and Pakistan has become the world’s fourth-largest importer of solar equipment.
In the latest developments, the Iraqi government has drastically reduced tariffs on solar equipment from 33% to 5%, covering PV modules, inverters and lithium batteries. Meanwhile, a 400kWp solar microgrid project at the United Nations office building in Nigeria has been completed, expected to cut annual electricity costs by 40%. Amid soaring oil and gas prices, the strategic deployment of photovoltaics has become an urgent priority.
Tianan Electric:Electrical Solutions for Three Major Scenarios, Empowering Overseas PV & Energy Storage
Founded in 1969, Ningbo Tian’an has over 50 years of deep roots in the power industry and more than 30 years of experience in overseas projects.Against the global boom in photovoltaic construction, as power equipment forms the core of large-scale energy storage supporting systems, Tian’an provides customized services tailored to each customer’s specific requirements.
Vehicle-Mounted Mobile Substation
Application: Emergency energy storage and mobile energy services
- Mobile energy storage power station: Integrates energy storage battery systems, PCS and transformers into trailers or containers, realizing "Energy Storage as a Service".
- Typical applications:
- Temporary green energy replacement for overseas mining and oilfield sites
- Emergency power supply and grid restoration after natural disasters
- Power guarantee for large-scale events and peak-valley regulation
- Technical specifications: Supports voltage levels up to 110kV, with capacity up to 20MVA, complying with international transport standards
Compact Substation (European / American Type)
Application: Integrated solutions for prefabricated energy storage power stations
- Integrated design: Combines PCS, transformers, and high-low voltage switchgear into a single enclosure, forming an "all-in-one energy storage compact substation".
- Rapid deployment: Prefabricated in the factory and plug-and-play on site, greatly shortening construction cycles for large-scale energy storage projects.
- Overseas advantages: Ideal for regions with weak grid infrastructure, enabling fast deployment of distributed energy storage nodes.
Special Transformers for Energy Storage
Application: Power conversion and grid connection interface for energy storage systems
- Step-up transformers: Step up low-voltage AC (inverted from batteries via PCS) to medium voltage (10kV/35kV) for grid integration, essential for large-scale energy storage plants.
- Isolation transformers: Provide electrical isolation, protect energy storage systems from grid harmonics and faults, and enhance system reliability.
C-GIS Gas-Insulated Switchgear
Application: High-voltage protection and control for energy storage power stations
- Core advantages: Fully enclosed SF6 gas insulation, adaptable to overseas environments with high humidity, high salt spray and heavy dust.
- Energy storage compatibility:
- 35kV C-GIS used as grid-connection switchgear for energy storage stations
- Modular design supports multi-unit parallel connection to match large-scale energy storage expansion
Ring Main Unit (RMU)
Application: Grid connection of distributed energy storage and microgrid construction
- Grid connection interface: Enables loop connection of energy storage systems at the distribution grid level to improve power supply reliability.
- Microgrid applications: Works with energy storage systems to build off-grid microgrids, suitable for remote overseas areas.
Low Voltage Withdrawable Switchgear
Application: Power distribution and energy management for energy storage systems
- PCS interface: Serves as the distribution hub between energy storage converters, loads and the power grid.
- Intelligent upgrade: Integrated with smart meters and IoT modules for refined energy scheduling of energy storage systems.
- Safety protection: Overload, short-circuit and earth-fault protection to ensure safe operation of energy storage systems.
