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Rooftop Solar Farm

the project shows the huge potential that roof surfaces of industry and trade buildings have for renewable energy

Goodyear Dunlop Rooftop Solar Farm Completed by Energy Matters, 12 JANUARY, 2011 German renewable energy company juwi Solar has announced completion of a massive 7.4MW rooftop solar farm at Goodyear Dunlop’s logistics center in Germany. The PV based solar farm will generated approximately 7.3 million kWh per year, the equivalent of the electricity needs of approximately 1,800 households.
The power plant in Philippsburg, built in partnership with PV julist GmbH, is the largest rooftop solar power plant in Germany and one of the largest installations of its kind in the world.

Covering 87,000 square, the 95,500 thin film solar modules will avoid. 5,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions annually.

Juwi says the project shows the huge potential that roof surfaces of industry and trade buildings have for renewable energy and playing  a role in the battle against climate change.

Lars Falck, managing director juwi Solar, says companies that utilise the rooftops of their buildings can bolster their image in the community and create additional income.

Businesses in many countries around the world, including Australia, can generate revenue by installing solar power systems through feed in tariff programs that pay a premium rate for electricity generated and exported to the mains grid. Additional income can also come in the form of savings on electricity bills…………

Goodyear Dunlop Rooftop Solar Farm Completed : Renewable Energy News :

January 13, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Germany, renewable