January 26, 2010

Lecce, Italy: Green Energy Solution Inaugurates Two MW of PV Tracking Systems

Green Energy Solution Inaugurates 2 MW of photovoltaic mono-axis trackers system plants in Sanarica and San Cassiano Green Energy Solution s.r.l. , a company specialized in large-scale photovoltaic systems, completed has 2 MWp photovoltaic solar plant in San Cassiano and Sanarica - Lecce (in the Italian Region of Apulia).

Each field, connected to the main grid last December, consists of 29 SunCarrier mono-axis solar trackers – SunCarrier 6.0: the estimated power production of the two parks is about 3.350 MWh/year which will contribute to avoid the emissions of 1.742 ton of CO2 per year and satisfy the electric power consumption of about 1.200 homes. These projects are part of the first phase program which plan to connect to the grid a total of 12MW by the end of 2010.

The plants were completed in six months and required the contribution of more than 50 workers and the services of skilled local companies employed for civil, mechanical and electrical services. A visitor center is also available on the site; it will be used by local teachers for education on solar power and other renewable energy sources.

"These plants are an important milestone for our company, confirming solar power systems are financeable today and make good business sense," said Ing. Michele Giacalone, the CEO of Green Energy Solution. "The realization of these projects, which will be replicated in other logistics centres both in Apulia and Sicily, confirms our leader 's position in the development of large scale complex solar power plants in Italy."

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