With a total installed capacity of 86 MW, this project is the largest solar park in Italy that is operated without government subsidies or incentives of any kind. The PV system generates up to 140,000 MWh of clean energy per year, enough to mathematically cover the electricity needs of 48,000 households in the area and avoid more than 263,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
395 W Tallmax modules with multi-busbar cell design
The Tallmax module used in this project, with an output power of up to 395W, is part of Trina Solar's completely renewed product portfolio. Its 144 monocrystalline PERC half cells deliver higher yields, while the module's internal cell string concept can reduce losses in certain shading situations (e.g. row shading). The multi-busbar cell design allows the module's operating temperature to be further reduced, increasing efficiency and performance according to the company.
Electricity sold at market price
Operating a PV system without fixed feed-in tariffs requires an innovative, solid business model. Margherita Srl, the investor and owner of the site, has opted for a trading concept in which the electricity generated is sold at market price. Luca Carosielli, project engineer and shareholder of Margherita Srl, commented: "We are very proud of this project, which will help to push forward the conversion of our country to renewable energies. In addition to contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions, I hope that this can also be an incentive for all operators in the sector to invest in achieving grid parity, which is still rather slow in Italy".
Implement subsidy-free solar projects
Gonzalo de la Viña, head of Trina Solar's European module business, said, "Grid parity has been the PV industry's holy grail for many years. We are pleased that the conditions are finally in place to take subsidy-free projects from the planning stage to implementation. Photovoltaics has developed enormously and is now very cost-effective and competitive. We are proud that with our highly efficient PV modules as a driving force, we are helping to further reduce the LCOE and expand the use of solar energy for the benefit of all mankind". (hcn)
