Delivering solar power
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Global experience, local focus Enfinity is one of the world’s largest and most experienced solar energy development companies; we are active on three continents across the globe and have been selected to build some of the largest projects in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. In the Americas, Enfinity provides turnkey solar power solutions for commercial, municipal, private and utility customers. Our deep international network of financial institutions and investors means we can deliver critical expertise when it comes to creating a tailored financing vehicle for your solar power system. We provide one point of contact from start to finish, so that we are accountable for delivering results on time and on budget.
Across its entire span of operations, Enfinity is technology-neutral; meaning that we do not favor or promote one brand of photovoltaic (PV) equipment over another. This neutrality is another way that Enfinity brings clarity and reliability to our solar partnerships. Our customers also benefit from our proven expertise in delivering seamless project management, including:
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Lease agreements Power purchase agreements Site screening Permitting Due diligence Plant engineering Interconnection Operations and Maintenance Asset Management.
Enfinity has established a highly successful network of relationships with partners, system integrators, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors, manufacturers, solution providers, banks and investors. This network gives us the ability to deliver effective solutions for our solar power customers. We combine our real-world experience, peerless technical skills and our solid funding foundation to finance, develop and build solar power systems that provide solid financial benefits to our customers. Our Mission Enfinity is committed to creating the best solutions for renewable energy to make it accessible for everyone around the world.
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Enfinity - an experienced, full service solar developer Enfinity develops and builds “turnkey” installations for maximum electricity production, accelerated investment recovery and guaranteed financial return. Enfinity is one of the largest companies within the renewable energy sector and focuses on three main areas: • Project development (review of project viability). • Feasibility study and procuring investment funds through Enfinity’s resources or third party financing. • Construction of the project, including post-construction asset management. By doing this, Enfinity has earned the trust of the financial world; which translates to the most favorable conditions for financing EPC projects. To date, Enfinity has developed, constructed and invested in renewable energy projects around the world totaling over 200 Megawatt peak (MWp).
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The advantages of selecting Enfinity as your solar partner:
• We deliver turnkey solutions through a highly efficient process from start to finish; from the acquisition of the necessary permits, through construction to monitoring of a fully operational PV installation.
• Tailored solutions; Enfinity is not a PV manufacturer, thus we are able to select and deploy the solar technology that best suits our customers’ needs.
• Extensive knowledge of the latest technologies and solutions means we can offer the best proposal in terms of design, construction and development.
• Fully trained, highly qualified team of solar professionals committed to delivering the best solution.
• A wealth of practical, global experience combined with a local approach.
• We have completed hundreds of documented, operational rooftop and ground mounted solar installations.
Enfinity - your dependable and knowledgeable solar partner
Feasibility studies
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Acquiring necessary permits, authorizations and licenses
Installation and construction
Operation and maintenance
Solar plant in Les MĂŠes, France (3D rendering) - 18.2 MWp
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Enfinity PV Solutions
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rammed
fixed
concrete
screws
ground 1-axis
trackers 2-axes
bipv
slanted
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rooftop
fixed
flat ballast
roof penetration
customized ramps
project examples Vetex
Verhelst / Pioneer / Les Mees
Villarobledo
Pe単as de San Pedro
Dunhuang, China
Arvasolar / Vallediaccio
steeldeck inclined
Hanssens Hout Promens
corrugated
Speeckaert Mattheeuws bvba
roof parallel
Van Cauwenberghe
steeldeck
Lefevere
integrated
Verhelst
pv tiles
Saint Charles
Oostro Carpets pvC bitumen
Greenfrun Artexis Balta
structure fixed roof fixed
LIDL Wevelgem Boss Paints
Desmet Engineering
Projects and experience: an overview Since Enfinity was established in 2005, every project and installation we have delivered has exponentially increased our expertise in the renewable energy sector. The developers, engineers and financing professionals that comprise Enfinity are now recognized as among the most experienced and knowledgeable anywhere in the world.
While comprehensive, this compilation is merely an overview of how Enfinity delivers successful solar power systems; new solar technologies are being developed and applied every day, and we are in the vanguard of exploring, adapting and utilizing those that deliver the best results for our customers. The key to making solar power a success is to partner with an effective, reliable team that drives the project forward. That’s why our customers choose Enfinity as their solar partner.
Balta - Sint-Baafs-Vijve - Belgium - 4.385 MWp
To illustrate the depth of Enfinity’s solar knowledge, we have produced this compilation of our solar projects from around the world. We have also included brief explanations of the various technical solutions we apply – in every
case, we design the system to best suit the local conditions.
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Index Ground, fixed Vetex Ground, fixed, rammed Verhelst Pioneer Les Mées Ground, fixed, concrete Villarobledo Ground, fixed, screws Peñas de San Pedro Ground, trackers, 1-axis Dunhuang, China Ground, trackers, 2-axes Vallediaccio
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Roof, slanted, steeldeck Hanssens Roof, slanted, inclined Promens Roof, slanted, corrugated Speeckaert Roof, slanted, roof parallel Van Cauwenberghe Roof, slanted, bipv, steeldeck Lefevere Roof, slanted, bipv, integrated Verhelst Roof, slanted, bipv, PV tiles St. Charles Roof, flat, Solyndra® Oostro Carpets Roof, flat, fixed, PVC Greenfrun Roof, flat, fixed, bitumen Artexis Roof, flat, ballast Balta Roof, flat, roof penetration, structure fixed Lidl Roof, flat, roof penetration, roof fixed Boss Paints Roof, customized ramps Desmet Engineering
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Ground, fixed For some ground installed PV projects there might be a need to use a combination of different mounting structures. In some cases, where the ground contains a lot of hard rocks or debris, a combination of a rammed system and a system with concrete foundations might be more economical.
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Ingelmunster, Belgium VETEX PLC has grown into a part of Expert Coater & Laminator, engineering its own products as well as contract work. About the solar installation • Location: Ingelmunster, Leon Bekaertstraat 14 • Completed: March 2010 • PV installation: ground, fixed, mix • System size: 767.28 kWp • Covered area: 11,735 m2 • Number of solar panels: 3,336 • Solar panels: Yingli, LDK • Energy production: 652 MWh
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Ground, fixed, rammed Foundation This pile-driven PV mounting system makes use of the same technology used to install crash barriers along roads, using a machine that hammers the beams into the ground. In order to ensure the optimal depth of the beams, an expert’s report about soil conditions is produced. This report includes vertical tension tests, horizontal deformation tests and compression tests. The cross section of the pile is optimized regarding static and dynamic stresses and strains. Due to the specific cross section of the pile, a lot of material can be saved in comparison with round pillars.
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Support unit & crossbeams The aluminum support unit is mounted on the foundation. In this way the light weight of the aluminum support and the stiffness of the steel pile are optimally combined. The crossbeams are designed to distribute the forces along the construction. Each crossbeam has fastening grooves that are integrated into the profile and allow simple, speedy mounting. The crossbeams are connected to the support units with special clamping connections. Advantages • Less installation and decommissioning costs. • Short installation times. The mechanical structure including the photovoltaic modules of a 1 MW plant can be installed in 2-3 weeks. • No concrete which means a more environmentally friendly option.
verhelst
Oudenburg, Belgium Group Verhelst is a leading company in the building sector, combining a wide range of expert knowledge focused on one goal: to meet your precise expectations. About the solar installation • Location: Oudenburg, Stationsstraat 30 • Completed: August 2009 • PV installation roof: slanted, BIPV, integrated • PV installation ground: fixed, rammed • System size: 4.2 MWp • Covered area on ground: 46,000 m2 • Covered area on roofs: 6,500 m2 • Number of solar panels: 18,000 • Solar panels: Trina • Technology mounting system: Mecosun • Energy production: 4,000 MWh
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pioneer Schools
Hanford, CA, United States The Pioneer Union Elementary School District partnered with Enfinity to install solar arrays on three of the District’s school campuses, enabling the schools to reduce operating costs while creating clean energy. About the solar installation • Location: Hanford, California • Placed in service: December 2009 • PV installation: ground, fixed • System size: 788 kWp • Number of solar panels: 10,878 • Solar panels: First Solar • Energy production: 1,318 MWh
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Les Mées
Les Mées, France About the solar installation • Location: Les Mées, Alpes-Haute-Provence • Completed: 2010 • PV installation: ground, fixed, rammed • System size: 18.2 MWp • Energy production: 15,470 MWh
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Ground, fixed, concrete Foundation The plant’s foundation comprises prefabricated concrete casings, which are designed to withstand local wind loads. The supporting structure is then installed on the concrete casings. Support unit & Crossbeams The support unit is made from galvanized steel and is attached to the concrete foundations. On top of the galvanized steel profile are the aluminum cross bars which hold the PV modules. Advantages Ideal for building in vegetated waste disposal sites, agricultural areas with poor soil conditions or on soils with plastic membranes where pile-driven systems are not possible.
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villarobledo Spain
About the solar installation • Location: Villarobledo region, Spain • Completed: July 2008 • PV installation: ground, fixed, concrete • System size: 2,268 MWp • Covered area: 40,000 m2 • Number of solar panels: 12,869 • Solar panels: Solarfun, Trina • Energy production: 3,349 MWh
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Ground, fixed, screws Foundation The foundation of this mounting system consists of large screws which are mechanically inserted into the ground. Upon request the necessary static measurements can be carried out. Support unit & crossbeams The support unit is inserted in the ground screw and is fixed with three bolts. The three bolts allow for accurate horizontal and vertical positioning. The two support units are connected to each other with cylindrical metal tubes. This serves as a supporting structure for the crossbeams. The clamps which hold the PV panels in place are mounted on a metal ring which can be shifted on the crossbeam in order to position it accurately.
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Advantages • Less installation and decommissioning costs. • Short installation times. The mechanical structure including the photovoltaic modules of a 1 MW plant can be installed in 2-3 weeks. • No concrete which means a more environmentally friendly option. • For very rocky soils, this is a better solution than pile driven systems.
peñas de San pedro Spain
About the solar installation • Location: Peñas de San Pedro • Completed: July 2008 • PV installation: ground, fixed, screws • System size: 1.432 MWp • Solar panels: SolarFun • Energy production: 2,104 MWh
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Ground, tracking, 1-axis To enhance the light captured by the sun, some ground projects use a tracking device to direct the PV modules directly to the sun. This yields higher production per PV module in comparison with systems where the PV modules are fixed. The tracking can be done in different ways: 1-axis tracking or 2-axes tracking. In a 1-axis tracking system the PV modules have only one degree of freedom, following the sun e.g. from East to West, but the module inclination stays fixed. In a 2-axes tracking system the PV module has two degrees of freedom, e.g. East – West and North – South. This gives a higher yield per module than with 1-axis tracking, but at the same time the area lost by shading is bigger. Tracking systems are especially ideal for countries with high direct irradiation, e.g. Southern Europe.
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Advantages: • Higher yield per installed capacity. Disadvantages: • Higher installation and maintenance costs. • More area is shaded because of the constant moving of the modules.
Dunhuang
Dunhuang, Gansu, China About the solar installation • Location: Dunhuang, Gansu province • Completed: July 2010 • PV installation: ground, tracking, 1-axis • System size: 10.488 MWp • Solar panels: Yingli • Energy production: 18,045 MWh
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Ground, tracking, 2-axes To optimize the light captured by the sun, some ground projects use a tracking device to direct the PV modules towards the sun. This yields a higher production per PV module in comparison with systems where the PV modules are fixed. The tracking can be done in different ways: 1-axis tracking or 2-axes tracking. In a 1-axis tracking system the PV modules have only one degree of freedom, they can follow the sun e.g. from East to West, but the module inclination stays fixed. In a 2-axes tracking system the PV module has two degrees of freedom, e.g. East – West and North – South. This gives a higher yield per module than with 1-axis tracking, but at the same time the area lost by shading is bigger. Tracking systems are especially ideal for countries with high direct irradiation, e.g. Southern Europe.
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Advantages: • Higher yield per installed capacity. Disadvantages: • Higher installation and maintenance costs. • More area is shaded because of the constant motion of the modules.
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San Severo (FG), Puglia, Italy About the solar installation • Location: San Severo, Foggia, Italy • Completed: December 2009 • PV installation: ground, trackers, 2-axes • System size: 313.92 kWp • Covered area: 16,300 m2 • Number of solar panels: 1,744 • Solar panels: Trina • Energy production: 550 MWh
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Roof, slanted, steeldeck Schletter specializes in mounting systems for PV installations. It has developed a mounting system especially for inclined trapezoidal steel decks and sandwich panels. This system uses a metal bracket that is customized for the respective measurements of the trapezoidal steel deck or sandwich panel. The bracket is attached to the metal roof with four self-drilling screws. At the inner side of the brackets, there is a rubber layer to make the system watertight. The self-drilling screws have a rubber joint which acts like a second barrier against water. After the brackets are attached to the roof, the aluminum profiles are mounted to the brackets using a nut and bolt. When the aluminum profiles are in place, the PV modules are fixed using clamps. With the use of crystalline panels and the fact that there is no shadow, and hence no selfshading, this mounting system has a high power density of typically 132 Wp/m2.
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Advantages • Flexibility: The trapezoidal bracket is customized to the specifications of each client, which means that any type of trapezoidal steel deck is suitable for this mounting system. • High power density: Use of crystalline PV panels and because of no self-shading, this mounting system has a high power density.
Hanssens Hout Ghent, Belgium
Hanssens Hout is a wood and timber supply company over a century old, still run by the founding family and operating with a strong customer focus. About the solar installation • Location: Ghent, Port Arthurlaan 90 • Completed: October 2008 • PV installation: roof, slanted, steeldeck • System size: 138.72 kWp • Number of solar panels: 816 • Solar panels: Trina • Technology mounting system: Schletter • Energy production: 118 MWh
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Roof, slanted, inclined Schletter specializes in mounting systems for PV installations. It has developed a mounting system especially for inclined trapezoidal steel decks and sandwich panels. This system uses a metal bracket that is customized for the respective measurements of the trapezoidal steel deck or sandwich panel. The bracket is attached to the metal roof with four self-drilling screws. At the inner side of the brackets, there is a rubber layer to make the system watertight. The self-drilling screws have a rubber joint which acts like a second barrier against water. After the brackets are attached to the roof, the aluminum profiles are mounted to the brackets using a nut and bolt. In a next step aluminum supports are place on the structure. These supports give the PV modules an inclination so they are more oriented towards the sun and thus capture more sunlight.
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Advantages • Flexibility: The trapezoidal bracket is customized to the specifications of each client, which means that any type of trapezoidal steel deck is suitable for this mounting system. • Low static load: Because the system is fixed to the roof structure, there is no need for ballast.
promens
Eke, Belgium Promens is a leader in molded plastics, serving industries from food to cosmetics, chemicals to pharmaceuticals, as well as making components for light and heavy vehicles and electronics. About the solar installation • Location: Eke, Begoniastraat 44 • Completed: September 2009 • PV installation: roof, slanted, inclined • System size: 479.55 kWp • Solar panels: Trina • Technology mounting system: Schletter • Energy production: 384 MWh
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Roof, slanted, corrugated Schletter specializes in mounting systems for PV installations. In case of Eternit, trapezoidal sheet metal or slate roofs, usually this fixation kit for corrugated roofs is applied. A special hanger bolt is screwed into the substructure through the roof cladding and bears the cross beam by means of an adapter plate. A UV-resistant EPDMsealing with sealing cone and support collar is counterscrewed with a third mounting nut and safely seals the drilling. After the hangar bolt is screwed into the purlin, the aluminium cross beams are fixed to the adaptor plate and the modules can be fixed to the cross beams using standard module clamps.
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Advantages • Low static load: because the system is fixed to the roof structure, there is no need for ballast. Disadvantages • Not compatible with concrete purlins.
Speeckaert Mattheeuws Knesselare, Belgium
With a strong local focus, Speeckaert Mattheeuws is one of the region’s leading construction companies. About the solar installation • Location: Knesselare, Maldegemseweg 88/A • Completed: August 2009 • PV installation: roof, slanted, corrugated • System size: 70.88 kWp • Solar panels: Trina • Technology mounting system: Schletter • Energy production: 60 MWh
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Roof, slanted, roof parallel Schletter specializes in mounting systems for PV installations. It has developed a mounting system especially for inclined trapezoidal steel decks and sandwich panels. This system uses a metal bracket that is customized for the respective measurements of the trapezoidal steel deck or sandwich panel. The bracket is attached to the metal roof with four self-drilling screws. At the inner side of the brackets, there is a rubber layer to make the system watertight. The self-drilling screws have a rubber joint which acts like a second barrier against water. After the brackets are attached to the roof, the aluminum profiles are mounted to the brackets using a nut and bolt. When the aluminum profiles are in place, the PV modules are fixed using clamps.
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With the use of crystalline panels and the fact that there is no shadow, and hence no selfshading, this mounting system has a high power density of typically 132 Wp/m2. Advantages • Flexibility: The trapezoidal bracket is customized to the specifications of each client, which means that any type of trapezoidal steel deck is suitable for this mounting system. • High power density: With the use of crystalline PV panels and the absence of self-shading, this mounting system has a high power density.
van Cauwenberghe Zottegem, Belgium
For over 60 years Van Cauwenberghe has been a family-run business, spanning three generations. The company is an important player in Belgium’s lumber industry. About the solar installation • Location: Zottegem, Industrielaan 25 • Completed: September 2008 • PV installation: roof, slanted, roof parrallel • System size: 428.4 kWp • Roof area: 8,180 m2 • Covered roof area: 4,000 m2 • Number of solar panels: 2,448 • Solar panels: Trina • Technology mounting system: Schletter • Energy production: 394 MWh
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Roof, slanted, bipv, steeldeck The Brollo Solar panel is a product that embodies the innovative features of sandwich panels and Uni-Solar thin film photovoltaic cells. The three layer Uni-Solar cells absorb diffuse light more efficiently than common PV modules. This product is especially suitable for industrial roofs, including those with low tilt, such as sheds, shopping centers and sport facilities. The system can be placed with or without polyurethane insulation, depending on the client’s needs. There is a special sandwich panel for the agrarian sector, where the bottom side is more resistant to corrosive elements. This Brollo Solar product is the ideal solution for when you need to remove your old asbestos roof and replace it with a high performance, environmentally friendly roof. Brollo Solar can be manufactured from several roofing materials, as simple corrugated sheet or as insulated panel. The elements are assembled attaching the solar cell layer to the metallic support (pre-painted
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galvanized steel S250GD-EN10326, stainless steel or Aluzinc steel thickness 0.8 mm, prepainted aluminum thickness 1 mm). Advantages • Fully integrated roofing system • Better performance thanks to: › Higher absorption of diffuse light › Better tolerance to shadow thanks to single cell bypass diodes › Lower sensitivity to higher temperatures than crystalline modules › Easier maintenance due to “walk on the roof” surface › Lower weight compared to traditional photovoltaic systems. • Easy installation, with lower related cost • 20-year guarantee • Choice between insulated and non-insulated roof panels.
Lefevere - Triplaco Harelbeke, Belgium
Lefevere develops and produces TV stands, loudspeaker boxes and displays. Triplaco is an important subcontractor for the furniture industry. About the solar installation • Location: Harelbeke, Generaal Deprezstraat 2 • Completed: January 2010 • PV installation: roof, slanted, BIPV, steeldeck • System size: 535.07 kWp • Roof area: 13,768 m2 • Covered roof area: 8,325 m2 • Number of solar panels: 5,012 • Solar panels: Unisolar • Technology mounting system: Brollo Solar • Energy production: 482 MWh
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Roof, slanted, bipv, integrated The Mecosun system is a building-integrated system. With this system the existing roof is actually removed and replaced by PV modules. This means that the PV modules act as a new roof. There is no need for an additional waterproof layer underneath the PV modules, the Mecosun system can also be installed on insulated roofs. Because the system is designed to last decades, only durable materials have been chosen, e.g. aluminium profiles and stainless steel screws. Depending on the local conditions an additional anodization layer can be applied. Advantages • The Mecosun system can easily integrate all types of framed modules on old or new roofs. • The Mecosun system can be installed on roofs with inclinations ranging from 5° to 60°, which covers all types of slanted roofs.
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positive effect on the power production of the module. Very high power density: because the modules are installed next to each other, the Wp/m2 is very high. Roof renewal and PV installation happen at the same time. The modules can extend one quarter of a panel at the roof ridge and three quarters of a panel at the roof gutter. This means that one supplementary row of modules can be installed. Customized to your needs: all the pieces are produced and delivered according to the PV module size. The Mecosun system has been developed in close collaboration with installers: › Fast mounting › Lightweight system Aesthetic integration: the PV modules form the roof itself, which leads to a visually pleasing integration of the PV modules.
verhelst
Oudenburg, Belgium Group Verhelst is a leading company in the building sector, combining a wide range of expert knowledge focused on one goal: to meet your precise expectations. About the solar installation • Location: Oudenburg, Stationsstraat 30 • Completed: August 2009 • PV installation roof: roof, slanted, BIPV, integrated • PV installation ground: ground, fixed, rammed • System size: 4.2 MWp • Covered area on ground: 46,000 m2 • Covered area on roofs: 6,500 m2 • Number of solar panels: 18,000 • Solar panels: Trina • Technology mounting system: Mecosun • Energy production: 4,000 MWh
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Roof, slanted, bipv, pv tiles The building-integrated system Solaire France consists of roofing tiles with integrated crystalline cells. The modules are installed as standard roof slates. Advantages • Perfect integration of the modules in the roof. • Can be installed on new roofs or as a retrofit.
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St. Charles
Perpignan, France Saint-Charles International is the first European fruit and vegetables deconsolidation centre, handling over 1,350,000 tons of fruits and vegetables each year with an annual turnover of 1.6 billion Euro. About the solar installation • Location: Perpignan, France • Completed: 2010 • PV installation: roof, slanted, BIPV, PV tiles • System size: 9.1 MWp • Roof area: 80,000 m2 • Covered roof area: 69,410 m2 • Number of solar panels: 95,000 • Solar panels: Solaire France • Energy production: 10,213 MWh
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Roof, flat, Solyndra
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Solyndra ® has developed a new shape of solar panels. The CIGS tubular modules have especially been developed not to be affected by high wind loads. Therefore the Solyndra ® modules can be installed on a flat roof without ballast or roof fixtures, making it a lightweight and practical solution. Making use of the reflective membrane installed on environmentally friendly industrial buildings, the Solyndra ® modules also use the light that is reflected by the roof.
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Advantages Easy and very fast installation. Homegeneous distribution of weight. Resistant to wind speeds up to 125 mph. Aesthetics.
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Oostro Carpets
Oostrozebeke, Belgium Oostro Carpets has over 20 years of experience in producing woven carpets. The company specializes in the production of flat woven carpets for indoor and outdoor use. About the solar installation • Location: Oostrozebeke, Wantestraat 16 • Completed: January 2010 • PV installation: roof, flat, Solyndra ® • System size: 340.7 kWp • Roof area: 9,100 m2 • Covered roof area: 3,640 m2 • Number of solar panels: 1,872 • Solar panels: CIGS • Technology mounting system: Solyndra ® • Energy production: 307 MWh
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Roof, flat, fixed, pvC With this system the PV modules are installed on the roof without any ballast or roof penetrations. The mounting system is fixed to the existing roofing membrane by hot air welding.
• The PVC profile is welded to the existing PVC
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• No use of extra ballast: which allows the system to be installed on buildings with poor stability.
• No roof penetration necessary. • The system has been tested with wind speeds up to 125 mph.
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• Afterwards an aluminum tube profile is fitted into the PVC profile. • The aluminium mounting structure is then mechanically attached to the PVC-aluminum structure.
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Disadvantages • Only compatible with Renolit PVC membrane.
Greenfrun
Wetteren, Belgium About the solar installation • Location: Wetteren • Completed: November 2009 • PV installation: roof, flat, fixed, PVC • System size: 310.50 kWp • Number of solar panels: 1,350 • Solar panels: Trina • Technology mounting system: Alkorsolar • Energy production: 264 MWh
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Roof, flat, fixed, bitumen
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Derbisolar is a solution for flexible Unisolar laminates. This solution integrates the Unisolar laminates into a bituminous roofing membrane.
• Lightweight: the extra weight of the laminates is
Advantages • No self-shading: there is no shading and hence no self-shading of the modules. This greatly increases the useful surface for this mounting system. • No need for roof penetrations. • Installation on curved roofs: due to the flexibility of the PV roofing membrane, the Derbisolar product can be installed on curved roofs.
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3.5 kg/m2. Thanks to the 3-layer junction of the solar module there is a better absorption of diffuse light. As the Derbisolar membranes are commonly installed on flat roofs, there are no issues regarding the orientation of the building. No problems with high wind loads. Thanks to the low temperature coefficient of the solar module, it performs better under warm conditions than common PV modules.
Artexis - Flanders Expo Gent, Belgium
Artexis Group is a leading player in the trade shows and fairs sector. About the solar installation • Location: Ghent, Maaltekouter 1 • Completed: December 2009 • PV installation: Roof, flat, fixed, bitumen • System size: 1.87 MWp • Roof area: 52,932 m2 • Covered roof area: 28,439 m2 • Number of solar panels: 14,986 • Solar panels: Unisolar • Technology mounting system: Derbisolar • Energy production: 1,590 MWh
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Roof, flat, ballast The Enfinity ballasted format is our own solution for flat roofs. It uses ballast tiles to secure the system on the roof. The mounting structure is made from an aluminum support that inclines the module to the desired angle. The backside of the system is covered with an aluminum back plate; this is to minimize the wind loads on the system which optimizes the ballast.
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Advantages • No roof penetration. • Quick and easy to assemble: there is no need for special machinery to assemble the structure. • Cheap and easy to source materials: common materials like aluminum, concrete and rubber are in plentiful supply. • Easy to remove.
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Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium The Balta Group is renowned for its innovative and stylish carpets, rugs and laminate floorings. About the solar installation • Location: Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Wakkensesteenweg 2 • Completed: March 2010 • PV installation: roof, flat, ballast • System size: 4.385 MWp • Roof area: 113,000 m2 • Covered roof area: 60,000 m2 • Number of solar panels: 18,400 • Solar panels: Trina and Best Solar • Technology mounting system: Enfinity • Energy production: 3,809 MWh
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Roof, flat, roof penetration, structure fixed TRAtec is a specially developed support structure for PV modules installed on low-pitched roofs to span ranges of up to 7.5 m between supports in standard profiles. The system is roof-integrated and elevated, i.e. with a gap between the system and the roofing. The alignment of the building plays a minimal role, as TRAtec can also be aligned diagonally to the building line (HEA). A roof truss or roof purlin line with North-South alignment is, however, ideal. The cost/optimal surfacing ratio is excellent.
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Advantages • Easy connection of inverters directly to the system. • No load placed on the plane load-bearing structure, direct load-bearing done by trusses/purlins. • Roof surfaces accessible at all times, therefore ideal for maintenance and repair. • Cables can be laid in the trapezoidal sheet metal corrugation (protected); therefore avoiding loose cables. • Large span ranges possible (standard up to 7.5 m).
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Wevelgem, Belgium About the solar installation • Location: Wetteren, Westlaan 4 • Completed: December 2009 • PV installation: roof, flat, roof penetration, structure fixed • System size: 939.06 kWp • Number of solar panels: 3,996 • Solar panels: Trina • Technology mounting system: SolarMarkt • Energy production: 798 MWh
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Roof, flat, roof penetration, roof fixed The solution from Solar Energie Dach, called the Solar Installation System (SIS) was specially designed for flat roofs and slanted lightweight construction buildings. The mounting system is mechanically attached to the roof. An aluminum base plate is mechanically attached to the roof. On top of the aluminum base plate comes a strip of roofing material, compatible with the existing one, to make the fixture waterproof. The aluminum support is then fixed to the base plate. Afterwards the PV modules can be installed on the aluminum support.
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Advantages • Optimal protection against lift, drag and turbulence created by wind. • Optimal ballast spread: because of the large surface of the aluminum support the weight of system is spread optimally throughout the whole surface of the system. • Cables run through aluminum support and are protected from adverse weather conditions. • Cooling of PV modules: the design allows for continuous airflow on the bottom side of the PV modules to reduce overall unit temperature, thereby increasing module efficiency.
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Waregem, Belgium Boss Paints delivers on time, and with an excellent service record. With a wide variety of choices, it’s a one-stop-shop for interior decorations. About the solar installation • Location: Waregem, Nijverheidstraat 81 • Completed: June 2009 • PV installation: roof, flat, roof penetration, roof fixed • System size: 238.88 kWp • Solar panels: Trina • Technology mounting system: SED • Energy production: 203 MWh
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Roof, customized ramps Some roofs are ideally suited to install customized PV mounting structures that enhance the system’s capacity. These structures make it possible to install the PV modules in one plane, so there is no surface lost due to shadow. All these projects are custom made. Advantages: • More installed capacity. • Visually pleasing for the customer.
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Desmet Engineering Wielsbeke, Belgium
Desmet Engineering delivers swift and professional solutions for a wide range of major industry sectors. About the solar installation • Location: Wielsbeke, Wielsbeeksestraat 65 • Completed: December 2008 • PV installation: roof, customized ramps • System size: 61.74 kWp • Solar panels: Trina • Energy production: 52 MWh
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Enfinity milestones 2005 • Enfinity NV founded in Belgium by Gino Van Neer and Patrick Decuyper. 2006-2007 • Offices open in Spain, Italy and Greece. • 4 completed photovoltaic ground projects in Spain with a total production of 6.5 MW. • Development of photovoltaic roof at McBride, the largest photovoltaic system in Belgium to date (1.2 MWp). 2008 • Offices open in other countries including France, Germany, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, United States, Canada, China, and UAE. • Turnover increases from 14 to 83 million Euro. • Workforce grows from 26 to 110.
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photovoltaic plants on the LIDL logistic centers in Europe, totaling 50 MWp. Enfinity enters China through a joint venture with Energy Group CGNPC nuclear and a contract for the development of a solar plant with a system size of 10 MW in the Dunhuang region. Signing of a framework agreement in July between Enfinity and Huaneng New Energy Industrial Co. Ltd., for the development of 2 GWp PV projects. Hong Kong office opens. Gino Van Neer is appointed general manager of Asia-Pacific. Enfinity begins operations in India through a joint venture with Titan Systems for the development of photovoltaic plants in India.
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• Enfinity enters the world of wind energy with the opening of a Knowledge Centre in Belgium. • Enfinity consolidates its international position with a 50 million Euro investment by investment firm Waterland. 2010 • Operations commence in the United Kingdom, Brazil, the Philippines and Vietnam. • Construction and development of large-scale projects in France, Italy, the United States, Canada, the Czech Republic, confirming Enfinity’s status as a global solar leader. • Global expansion continues with opening of regional headquarters in the United States (Atlanta). • Additional 45 million Euro ($57 million) of capital raised to accelerate strategic expansion.
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