Atlantis Energy Systems, Inc. announced the completion of a 592 kilowatt (kW) solar electric system, including a 41.75 kW building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system at the Center for Water Education in Hemet, CA. near Los Angeles.
Each of the 114 BIPV modules – one of the largest, UL-listed modules ever made – measures 2.4m (7′ 11″) by 1.6m (5′ 3″) and delivers 366 Watts. They offer approximately 30% translucency. The glazing modules are point-supported on the canopies.
“This is the first module of its kind and size for such a large solar system in the United States,” said the project manager Todor Galitev. “In addition, the design of a sophisticated, wireless control system at the site allows real-time monitoring and troubleshooting of all 90 inverters located in six separate buildings. This first-of-a-kind monitoring system makes the solar PV project user-friendly and allows customers and system operators to view performance of the panels in real time,” continued Mr. Galitev. The multi-inverter approach contributes to system reliability. The expected annual output from the BIPV canopies at the Center is 60 MWh.
The BIPV system is installed as a canopy over the two front entrances of the building complex and is part of a 550kW solar electric roof top. The complete solar electric system, including the installation technique, was designed and engineered by Todor Galitev, from NEOptions Inc., project manager at the Center for Water Education (the Center) and a consulting engineer with Atlantis.
The challenge was to produce large size frameless double-glass solar laminates in EVA technology using tempered glass plates of different thicknesses.
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