Utility Scale Hybrid PV + BESS

Al-Badiya Hybrid Solar & Energy Storage Project

A landmark renewable energy project in Al Mafraq, Jordan, combining utility-scale solar generation with advanced Tesla battery energy storage to support grid stability, renewable firming, and clean energy dispatchability.

23 MWpSolar DC Capacity
12 MWhGrid-Connected Energy Storage
82,350PV Modules Installed
Al MafraqJordan
Project Overview

Hybrid solar generation built for grid resilience.

Al-Badiya Solar Power Plant is one of the region's pioneering hybrid renewable energy installations, integrating utility-scale photovoltaic generation with grid-connected battery storage.

The project combines high-efficiency solar power generation with advanced storage capabilities to help smooth intermittency, support ramp-rate control, avoid curtailment, and provide reliable clean energy dispatchability.

Al Badiya is the first company to own a utility-scale solar power plant combined with energy-storage systems in the Middle East and Africa region.
Al-Badiya Solar Project aerial view
Technical Specifications

Project Fact Sheet

Core technical and operational data for the Al-Badiya Hybrid Solar and Energy Storage Project.

Project TypeUtility-Scale Hybrid PV + BESS
DC Capacity23 MWp
AC Capacity13 MWac
Energy StorageTesla Powerpack 12 MWh
PV Panels82,350 Polycrystalline Modules
PV Module Type250 Wp & 320 Wp
Mounting SystemPS-4H Fixed + PS-1P Tracker
Project Area450,000 m²
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Field Execution & Energy Storage Integration

Visual documentation of the solar field, mounting structures, and battery energy storage system deployed at the site.

Technologies Used

Integrated Technologies Behind the Project

Combining Philadelphia Solar modules and locally manufactured steel structures with Tesla utility-scale energy storage.

Philadelphia Solar PV Modules
Philadelphia Solar

PS-P72-320Wp PV Modules

High-performance photovoltaic modules manufactured by Philadelphia Solar and deployed as part of the plant expansion.

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Tesla Powerpack

Utility-Scale Battery Storage

Tesla was selected to provide a Powerpack system paired with the solar park to support energy storage and grid services.

Technical Library
Philadelphia Solar mounting structures
Philadelphia Structures

Magnelis Steel Mounting Systems

Philadelphia Solar Magnelis steel ground mounting structures, including PS-4H Fixed and PS-1P Tracker systems.

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Engineering Highlights

Designed for Performance, Storage, and Grid Support

Renewable Firming

Battery support helps smooth solar generation variability for more reliable grid delivery.

Ramp Rate Control

Storage integration assists in controlling rapid fluctuations in solar output.

Frequency Support

The Powerpack system supports network frequency stability and operational resilience.

Curtailment Avoidance

Battery storage helps capture excess solar generation and reduce curtailment risk.

Single Axis Tracking

The expansion included a Philadelphia Solar single-axis tracking system.

Local Manufacturing

Modules and mounting structures were manufactured locally by Philadelphia Solar.

Project Timeline

From Establishment to Hybrid Expansion

2013

Project Established

Al Badiya was established as a specialized power generation company.

2015

Phase I COD

12 MWp plant commercial operation date: 22 October 2015.

2019

Expansion COD

Expansion added 11 MWp and increased total operating capacity to 23 MWp.

Tesla BESS

Utility-scale battery storage added for renewable firming and grid services.

Advanced Grid Integration

By combining photovoltaic generation with battery energy storage, the project delivers a resilient clean energy source that helps address intermittency through dynamic storage support, ramp-rate control, and grid-connected energy management.

Premium Manufacturing Components

The plant utilizes Philadelphia Solar PV modules and Magnelis steel mounting structures, reflecting local manufacturing capability, outdoor durability, and engineering precision across the project lifecycle.

Brands & Technologies

Strategic Technology Integration

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