Oct 5 2010
BP Solar has declared the introduction of a novel solar technology designed for exclusive use in extreme operating temperatures. The introduction forms a part of its 14 kW pilot program currently undergoing tests on the grounds of the New Energy Oasis, located in King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia.
The new system was put on test during July this year being the first summer month of the year when the temperature reaches its peak. The tested system comprises 60 PV modules and nearly 50% of which includes the new 120 half-cell modules with the novel Thermo Cool Technology of BP. The Thermo Cool backsheet stratum utilized in the technology provides quicker heat dispersal to provide cooling operating environ within the solar module, thus increasing the output of the module.
Mike Petrucci, CEO of BP Solar, mentioned that the project provided a testing ground for the new Thermo-Cool Technology. He expressed his happiness about the performance of the system which will be the first to be connected to the Kingdom’s grid. Ribhi Rayyan, Country Manager for BP Saudi Arabia, said that BP is honored for associating with KAUST in the project and added that the opening of the prominent project is a proud moment for BP and its long fruitful association with the country.
Source: http://www.bp.com/