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Upsolar Enters Europe With Its Floating PV Technology

Upsolar Enters Europe With Its Floating PV Technology

written by saurabh

After the successful implementation of the world’s largest floating solar PV test facility in Singapore, Upsolar has announced plans to offer the technology in Europe.

According to a recent press release, Upsolar has entered in a partnership with Koine to use the latter’s floating structures to offer floating solar PV project solutions in Europe. Upsolar has also created an Italian subsidiary for this purpose.

Upsolar shall use its own modules for floating solar PV systems which will be ‘mounted on top of a galvanized steel assembly which sits on top of high-density polyethylene floats, and is anchored in place by nylon cables.

A floating solar PV system has a some unique advantages over land-based solar PV projects; the surrounding water body acts as a cooling system and keeps temperature of the modules in check which, in turn, increases the module efficiency and their lifespan by 15%, the company explained. Cost of maintenance is also lower due to fewer land based factors such as vegetation growth that could cover and reduce the module performance.

“As the market for floating solar PV gains momentum, we believe that it is the right time to start introducing our technology and services to Europe,” said Enrico Carniato, Group Deputy General Manager of Upsolar, “Higher panel efficiency and lower costs of land use is one of the driving factors on why people are taking a bigger interest in this. As well as the economic benefits, we can see the Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, Columbia and other regions where solar installations could be hindered by land restrictions or regulations greatly benefitting from floating solar PV.”

In December last year, a Singapore-based subsidiary of Upsolar commissioned the world’s largest floating solar PV test facility. The 100 kilowatts solar power system also uses the design conceived by Koine and is located at the Tengeh Reservoir.

The system installed by Upsolar will supply electricity 20 households. Upsolar is one of the eight companies that will contribute to the floating solar PV structure at Tengeh Reservoir. The eventual system is expected to generate enough electricity to meet the needs of 1,000 households.

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April 19, 2017 0 comment
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Indian State Mulls 100 Megawatts Floating Solar Power Project

Indian State Mulls 100 Megawatts Floating Solar Power Project

written by saurabh

Yet another floating solar power project is under consideration in India.

According to media reports, the state government of Andhra Pradesh is considering to set up a floating solar power project of 100 megawatts capacity. The project could come up at Penna Ahobilam Balancing Reservoir which has a live capacity of 305 million cubic meters. The dam also has installed capacity of 20 megawatts.

The state’s renewable energy department has shared little to no details about the project.

While the concept of floating solar power projects remains new India has been experimenting with such novel ideas of solar power generation over the last few years. These include solar power systems installed over canals and at their banks as well as over dam barriers.

The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is supporting development of 50 megawatts canal-top solar power projects and 50 megawatts of solar power projects at canal banks. The total cost estimated for development of 100 megawatts capacity is around $127 million.

Apart from the central government, several state governments have also planned canal-top solar power projects, including Gujarat and Punjab.

A public sector company – National Hydro Power Corporation – had also announced plans to set up 600 megawatts of floating solar power project at one of the its large hydro power projects.

All these planned and under-construction projects over dams and reservoirs lag behind the monstrous project being constructed in China. A floating solar power park is being developed in China’s Qinghai province. The project – Longyangxia Dam Solar Park – will have an installed capacity of 850 megawatts once completed, making it one of the largest solar power projects – over land or water.

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