Singapore-based Phoenix Solar has completed Singapore’s largest commercial photovoltaic (PV) rooftop installation, using the latest thin film solar technology on Applied Materials’ new Singapore Operations Centre.
This is the first commercial roof top world wide to use such modules.
The solar PV modules, spanning 5.7 square metres, were manufactured by Sunfilm AG in Germany and ENN Solar in China, using Applied Materials’ SunFab Thin Film Line™, a fully integrated thin-film production line for either single junction or tandem junction thin film PV modules.
Measuring 2.2m x 2.6m, these are the world’s largest and most powerful mass-produced solar PV modules. Large modules can save installation time and costs by reducing the number of module
clamps and cable connections.
“At approx 105kg, yet only 8mm thick, handling and installing these modules presented a number of challenges for the installation team. We are extremely proud of the entire project team for their innovative engineering solutions”, said Christophe Inglin, Managing Director of Phoenix Solar.
“The end result is well worth the effort they spent to specially design and engineer the module mounting structure.”
Phoenix Solar introduced a research grade weather station and a renewable energy management system that goes well beyond standard monitoring systems for individual PV systems. It allows
the client to coordinate, aggregate and compare data from multiple PV power plants installed worldwide.
“The new system is an excellent showcase for our SunFab technology and is accessible to anyone who visits our new Singapore Operations Center”, said Russell Tham, President of South East Asia for Applied Materials.
The company’s new 32,000 square metre operations centre will serve as a hub for the company’s activities throughout Asia. The building has been rated Green Mark Platinum by Singapore’s
Building & Construction Authority (BCA).
