Jan 20 2010
Suntech Power Holdings announced the completion and grid connection of two solar systems on the Theme Pavilion and the China Pavilion of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. Suntech Power Holdings is the world’s largest manufacturer of the crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules.
Two building-integrated solar systems possessing a combined power output of 3.12 MW are featured in the Theme and China pavilions. The two solar systems were designed, manufactured and installed by Suntech’s system integration team engaged by the Shenergy Group, a leading company in Shanghai.
The integrated solar system at the Theme Pavilion has a capacity of 2.8 MW. This system spreads across an area of 31,104 square meters and comprises 96 custom-designed triangular sections. These two solar systems are expected to displace 1,000 tons of coal consumption, 2,500 tons of carbon emissions and generate 2.8 million kilowatt hours of electricity every year.
Dr. Zhengrong Shi, CEO and Chairman of Suntech, remarked that the spirit of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo is reflected through the use of solar energy systems to power the China and Theme pavilions. Suntech can seamlessly integrate solar systems into a building’s structure by combining architecture and advanced solar technologies. Shi further stated that such promising capabilities will help to facilitate sustainable development and reduce the urban carbon footprint.
The experienced system integration team from Suntech has completed a series of technically complex building-integrated solar systems including the 1 MW BIPV facade at Suntech’s new headquarters in Wuxi, the 120 kW Beijing Jingya Hotel curtain wall and an 800 kW system at the Wuxi Airport. China’s first 10 MW utility-scale solar power project in Shizuishan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, was recently completed by Suntech.
Source: http://www.suntech-power.com/