Sharp PV panels withstand toughest

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Case Study

Panel: Poly 270W (ND-RB270)

Sharp PV panels withstand toughest costal

climate conditions

Installation of the salt mist tested (IEC 61701) ND-RB series on an island.

The

reliable

solution

Project: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Installation: Designed by Gesproyec Ingeniería e Instalaciones, S.L., (

www.gesproyec.com),

directed by Mr. Adamán Mejías

Realized by Maintelca (

www.maintelca.com), directed by Mr. Pedro García

Equipment supplied by: Tecatel, S.L. (

www.tecatel.com)

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Case Study Panel: Poly 270W (ND-RB270) The reliable solution Sharp PV panels withstand toughest costal climate conditions Installation of the salt mist tested (IEC 61701) ND-RB series on an island. Project: Installation: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Designed by Gesproyec Ingeniería e Instalaciones, S.L., (www.gesproyec.com), directed by Mr. Adamán Mejías Realized by Maintelca (www.maintelca.com), directed by Mr. Pedro García Equipment supplied by: Tecatel, S.L. (www.tecatel.com) www.sharp.eu www.sharp.
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Summary: • 1009 ND-RB270 panels were used in the project, generating up to a total of 272 kW. • Certified salt spray resistant Sharp panels were chosen due to the location of the plant 500m off shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Without protection, the salty air can ruin the PV panels and drastically reduce the life span of non-certified panels.
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By 2020, Gran Canaria plans to get 25% of its energy from renewable energy sources Gran Canaria is a Spanish island in the Atlantic Ocean. As on many remote islands, the energy is produced locally, making it much more expensive than on the continent. So far, Gran Canaria has relied on imported carbon sources, such as oil and gas, for its energy production . During the last few years, the island began introducing renewable energy sources such as wind and solar energy.
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Challenging climate conditions Sharp and Tecatel have supplied and supported one of the first PV installation projects on the island. The installation was carried out in a food factory. The plant is located close to the shore in Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria. The production plant is located only 500m off of the Atlantic ocean. As the salty air is very harsh to the materials used in the PV panels, only certified salt spray resistant panels can be used.
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