Under the order, the plants will have fixed PV modules and a total power capacity of over 13 megawatts (MW). The main plant will be erected in Spinasanta with a capacity of six MW. Additional plants will be built at Cardonita (3.8 MW) and at Sugherotorto (3.3 MW). ??
Once connected to the grid, the plants will supply around 19 gigawatt hours (GWh) of renewable electric power each year, says the company. This will help avoid the generation of more than 9,400 tons of carbon dioxide annually, equivalent to the annual emissions of about 3,900 fuel efficient cars.??
The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2010. The short installation time, continues the company, will be facilitated by ABBs modular eBoP (electrical balance of plant) concept. ??
The turnkey project includes design, engineering, supply and commissioning of the power plants, as well as the medium-voltage distribution link that will connect the plants to the national grid. ABB will supply transformers, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, protection devices and an advanced control system, with remote control and diagnostic capability, to optimize operations and ensure maximum efficiency.
??Renewable energies like solar play an increasingly important role in adding power capacity with minimal environmental impact, and ABB has a significant technology portfolio to harness and integrate these energies into the grid, said Peter Leupp, head of ABBs Power Systems division.??
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