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| World's largest solar photovoltaic system dedicated  Bavaria Solarpark, the world's largest solar electric system, was dedicated on June 30th in Muehlhausen, Germany. The project is fully constructed and operational with a total of 10 MW of power capacity and consists of three solar parks – in Muehlhausen, Guenching, and Minihof in Bavaria. With 6.3M in Muehlhausen and 1.9MW each in Guenching and Minihof, Bavaria Solarpark is comprised of a total of 57, 600 photovoltaic panels. The solar electric system was designed and furnished by PowerLight Corporation, using its patented PowerLight PowerTracker® system. This innovative tracking system follows the sun as it moves across the sky throughout the day, producing more electricity than conventional fixed systems.PowerLight served as the turnkey solar power system provider, with overall responsibility for the project's development, design, construction, and service. The photovoltaic modules were produced by Sharp Electronics. Siemens AG provided all electrical construction and equipment, such as inverters. The solar power plant was built on fallow fields formerly used for agricultural purposes. The area, however, still provides ecological benefits; herds of Moorland sheep graze the pastures and keep the grass short under the solar electric panels and extensive vegetation areas were planted to enhance the integration of the project site into the surroundings. Today's dedication included numerous guests from the governmental, business, media, and regional communities. Honored guest Dr. Hermann Scheer, president of EUROSOLAR and Member of Parliament, affirmed in his speech that “photovoltaic energy is the most intelligent energy technology of all time. It establishes a new era of environmentally friendly, sustainable, independent, and cost-effective power for everybody.” Other dignitaries present included Takashi Tomita, corporate director, Sharp Corporation and Patricia Mulroy, general manager, Las Vegas Valley Water District. The world's largest photovoltaic system further validates Germany's forward-looking energy policies. Bavaria Solarpark – and similar projects like it – reinforce Germany's leadership in deploying renewable energy. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page |