5MW PV SUN PLANT FOR UK

Bosch Solar Energy realizes 5 megawatt solar park in the UK
9 June 2011 (Bosch Solar Energy)

"Bosch Solar Energy AG has built one of the largest solar parks in the UK, in Trefullock, southern England. The park encompasses around 21,000 c-Si M 60 monocrystalline solar modules from Bosch with a total output of five megawatts. The power generated is sufficient to cover the yearly energy requirements of 1,450 four-person households… a [yearly] saving of more than 2,900 tons of CO2…The plant will be connected to the grid in July 2011.

"The solar park, covering an area of 18 hectares, is located approximately 10 kilometers southeast of the popular holiday town of Newquay. The radiant intensity here in Cornwall is comparable to southern Germany."

The Trefullock plant under construction. (click to enlarge)

"The solar park in Trefullock has been realized jointly with hep capital GmbH. Bosch was tasked with delivering the turnkey plant – from the planning stages through to realization [with Bosch components] and the monitoring of the solar power plant…

"The c-Si M 60 monocrystalline solar modules from Bosch have also been awarded the MCS certificate, which is important in the UK market. This quality seal applies to modules in the power classes from 220 to 245 watt peak. The certificate is required in the UK for solar power systems with a total output under 50 kilowatts to receive an attractive feed-in tariff."