Xantrex Technology Inc. (TSX:XTX) inverters have been chosen by solar energy company, Generacion de Energias Alternativa, for a 360 kilowatt (kW) ground solar array installation in Crevillente, Alicante, Spain.
This photovoltaic (PV) plant uses modules from the Spanish manufacturer Siliken. Siliken cooperated with Generacin de Energias Alternativas in the project plan and design of this installation which includes three Xantrex GT100E solar grid tie inverters and additional Xantrex products and accessories.
Solar power is an attractive investment in Spain, as the Spanish feed-in tariff is 0.42 cents (Euro)/kWp, which is significantly higher than the price of electricity from conventional sources; therefore, the expected payback period for this installation is less than 10 years.
“Xantrex is excited to be part of the growing solar market in Spain,” said Jim Harre, Xantrex Director of Sales for Europe. “Our GT Series inverters are becoming a leading choice for large-scale solar installations in Europe, and this installation demonstrates the versatility of the Xantrex GT Series. This product line includes the 100 kilowatt (kW) Xantrex GT100E and the 500 kW Xantrex GT500E for the industrial market, as well as our new range of high quality grid tie inverters for residential and commercial installations.”
The GT100E inverter is a 100 kW three-phase power conversion system for grid-connected PV arrays. It is expandable and easy to operate, with competitively higher energy production at lower power levels. The unit’s thermal design allows it to operate at up to 45 degrees Celsius without de-rating.
The GT100E incorporates advanced Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Technology to maximize the energy harvested from a PV array. The GT100E inverter has a Euro efficiency rating of 94.7%. It meets all CE requirements, is approved by the TUV Rhineland, and fulfills the Spanish Royal Decree 1663/2000.
About Generacion de Energias Alternativa Generacin de Energias Alternativas S.L is a renewable company, formed by a group of companies. The main investor is Cooperativa Electrica de San Francisco de Asis de Crevillent, an electrical distributor in Spain. It focuses on large PV installations close to Crevillente, Alicante. Generacin de Energias Alternativas invests in renewable energy projects focusing on environmental responsibility in the Spanish territory, and this installation aligns with the company’s mandate.
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