Solyndra, a Fremont, California -headquartered company and a producer of cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for bigger sized commercial rooftop usages, and a project management subsidiary and solar division of Interservice Uzunovi, have declared the contracting of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) accord for a 1 MWp Solyndra erection over the rooftops of the Bulgarian logistics company, Biomet located in Sevlievo, Bulgaria.
The proposed solar installation will have around 6,000 solar panels produced by Solyndra and will generate more than 30,000 MWh of electric power. The power generated from the system is enough to support the electricity requirements of around 500 houses. The solar installation in its life period of 25 years will generate enough power to cut down nearly 140,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The installation is anticipated to get completed and linked to the power grid in the middle of 2011.
The cylindrical thin-film solar modules produced by Solyndra can be placed horizontally over the rooftop of a building. The installation does not require special mounting or ballasting needs. The panels are designed to capture the solar light all over its 360° surface. The panels can be installed quickly and cost- effectively than conventional solar panels.