The project consists of 1.9 MWp of generation capability installed on 10 rooftop sites owned by a large international food retailer in ten cities around Belgium. The arrays were completed in just two months and the power they generate will be sold to local utilities under an agreement with the building owners.
"This is a great example of how Solyndra’s PV systems can take advantage of underutilised commercial rooftop space to generate significant power. The project also offers a good model for how distributed power generation can work in an urban setting," said Chris Gronet, Solyndra CEO and founder.
Solyndra’s cylindrical, thin film PV systems are designed to generate more electricity from typical low-slope commercial rooftops while providing significantly lower installation costs than conventional flat plate PV technologies.
"Solyndra was the best solution for this challenging project given the number of sites, different roof orientations and desire for highest possible energy yield per roof," said Arnold Berens, USE Projects CEO. “Our trained technical staff found the systems easy to install and we are pleased to be able to have completed this project which helps our rooftop host meet their corporate citizenship goals while also generating significant clean power."
Headquartered in Fremont, CA, Solyndra manufactures its solar panels in a highly automated plant where it performs all operations required to process commodity materials into the final product. According to the company, its proprietary cylindrical modules and thin-film technology are designed to provide the lowest cost of electricity and the highest kilowatt hour production per rooftop for typical installations.
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