The new solar power plant, inaugurated on April 18 is expected to provide the equivalent, in terms of production capacity, to the average annual electricity consumption of 2,500 households.
EOSOL Energies Nouvelles and the Caisse des depots et consignations, grouped under the project company "SAS SOLANDES", were inaugurating their first joint ground-mounted solar power project in Villeneuve de Marsan, located in the French department des Landes. For the new installation EOSOL is using 35,000 high-quality and high-performance Canadian Solar CS6P 230-Watt modules.
The ground-mounted solar plant at Villeneuve de Marsan has an installed capacity of more than eight megawatts, representing the consumption of 2,500 households and preventing the emission of 9,180 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2).
In addition to EOSOL Energies Nouvelles and the Caisse des depots et des consignations, FORCLUM, aEIFFAGE group company, was responsible for the electrical installation and SIEMENS, for the supervision, conception and construction (inverters, the electrical system, system monitoring) of the plant.
The 2nd EOSOL solar power plant in partnership with Canadian Solar
The installation of this solar power plant follows another EOSOL and Canadian Solar project, which was put into operation in late 2010. This first plant, with 6,000 square meters of solar panels installed in the town of Le Barp, in Aquitaine, France, delivers more than 230 KW of green energy.
M. Bruno BERNAL, President of EOSOL Group declared: "This was an easy decision for EOSOL EN to expand its relationship with Canadian Solar given its meticulous design and production techniques, which ensure a high-yield, long-term performance for their modules. Canadian Solar's solar panels have been field-tested to offer higher energy production and include an industry-leading plus power tolerance. This new plant, on 17 acres in Villeneuve de Marsan is another important project in terms of output installed and corresponds to our common desire to continue our commitment and investment in green projects to generate renewable energies."
Shawn QU, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Solar, said: "This is another example of Canadian Solar's momentum in a strategic market, leveraging a relationship with a local partner. We are proud of our work with EOSOL and our ability to support this eight megawatt solar plant project in Villeneuve de Marsan. Our partners have demonstrated their confidence in the quality, durability and performance of our photovoltaic panels. Our six year product and 25 year performance warranty, which are jointly insured by leading insurance companies in Europe and the U.S., provide our customers solid assurance and protection for their solar investments. This landmark service reflects Canadian Solar's commitment to our customers'and their peace of mind."
