Concentrator Photovoltaic Power Plant in Hazelmere

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Overview: The document provides details about the Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) Power Plant in Hazelmere, South Africa, which was installed to power the COP17 Climate Conference in Durban in 2011. It highlights Soitec's involvement and the plant's specifications.

Specifications: The CPV Power Plant has a capacity of 500 kWp, consisting of 32 systems using Soitec's CX-S420 CPV System type. Construction took place from October to November 2011, with grid connection achieved in December 2011.

Soitec's Role: Soitec was responsible for the turnkey contract of the project. The company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of CPV systems, utilizing Concentrix™ technology known for its high efficiency and German engineering excellence.

Technology and Benefits: The document emphasizes the utility-scale power plants based on Concentrix™ technology, which are designed for high irradiation regions. These systems offer the highest efficiency, best performance, local job creation, and are environmentally friendly, providing the lowest cost of electricity.

Contact Information: The document lists contact details for Soitec's offices in France, Germany, Italy, South Africa, and the USA, providing phone and fax numbers for each location.

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Concentrator Photovoltaic Power Plant in Hazelmere This CPV Power Plant was installed to power the COP17 Climate Conference in Durban, November 28 – December 9, 2011. It is the first commercial CPV Power Plant in South Africa, inaugurated by His Excellency, President Jacob Zuma in December 2011. Location Soitec involvement Capacity CPV System type Construction Grid connection Hazelmere, Verulam, ERF 1970 Turnkey contract 500 kWp (32 Systems) Soitec CX-S420 October - November 2011 December 2011 photo: Soitec Soitec is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) Systems using highly efficient Concentrix™ technology based on German engineering excellence. The company has a successful track record, with the first commercial power plants installed in 2008. We offer innovative CPV Systems and additional services related to project development, as well as supporting services for financing, operation and maintenance.

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Utility-Scale Power Plants Based on Concentrix™ Technology Concentrator Photovoltaic Power Plants for high irradiation regions • • • • Highest efficiency, best performance Local value, local content, local jobs Lowest cost of electricity Most environmentally friendly solar technology © 2013 Soitec S.A. | Version: January 2013 | Design: VHOX.com

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Concentrator Photovoltaic Power Plant in Hazelmere

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