Trina Solar powered Valdora Sunshine Coast Solar Farm towards completion
Trina Solar announced that 15 MW Valdora Sunshine Coast Solar Farm is on track of completion and will be fully operational by mid-2017. Downer was awarded the DCOM contract of the Sunshine Coast Solar Farm and appointed Trina Solar to supply 57,000 pieces of Duomax PEG14 315 W photovoltaic solar panel modules.
The farm is the country’s fifth largest installed solar plant and is built on 24 hectares in Valdora which is exposed to high winds and extreme weather conditions such as cyclones. To mitigate this, the Duomax module was selected due to its robust mechanical properties that can withstand extreme weather conditions. It has consistently topped industry performances and its warranty fulfils the 30-year design life planned for the solar farm. Duomax has unique module architecture utilizing double glass and a frameless design that enables improved product reliability and performance. The product is specifically designed to improve project Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) driven by its lower degradation rate and enables Balance of Systems (BoS) savings at system level, making it a preferred choice for developers.
Trina Solar, Asia Pacific and Middle East President, Ms. Helena Li said that it is their great pleasure to once again work with Downer to deliver a milestone for the Australian utility industry – the Sunshine Coast Solar Farm is one of the first projects to be delivered at the 1500V rating system. They are proud to have played a part in helping the region transition into a clean energy economy.
Downer Utilities, Executive Director, Trevor Cohen said that they are pleased to continue growing their relationships with partners like Trina Solar to deliver large scale renewable projects and continue our leadership in the renewable energy sector.
At its peak, the Sunshine Coast Solar Farm will generate 15,000 kilowatts of electricity from the sun. This will supply power to the local Council’s and facilities.
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