World's largest PV system with HIT modules in Turkey

08/10/2018 | Print view

In Izmir-Kiraz in Turkey, a solar park with 11.7 MW output went into operation. The plant named "Sakura Project" is the world's largest photovoltaic system with Panasonic modules HIT. - © Yılsan Investment Holding — © Yılsan Investment Holding

In Izmir-Kiraz in Turkey, a solar park with 11.7 MW output went into operation. The plant named "Sakura Project" is the world's largest photovoltaic system with Panasonic modules HIT.

A 11.7 MW PV installation with Panasonic high efficiency HIT modules went into operation in Izmir province.

The 11.7 MW Sakura Project was accomplished by Panasonic and Yılsan Investment. The installation was realized with an investment of 15 million Euro on an area of 211 hectare and within the scope of unlicensed investment SOP support.

"Our investments in renewable energy will continue"

Volkan Öztürk, Yılsan Investment Holding General Manager, said, "Turkey has a high potential in solar energy. The giant Japanese company Panasonic is a leader and a pioneer in this technology. Therefore, pursuant to the position of our country in the solar energy field, we realized the Sakura Project in cooperation with Panasonic. As Yılsan Investment Holding, we are experienced in renewable energy investments establishing plants with our investor identity. We have already 122 MW hydro power plant, 17 MW Solar PV, 5 MWt Solar CSP Tower,12 MW Geothermal and 160 MW Wind project in our pipeline. Our investments in renewable energy will continue to carry our country to the future in the field of energy. I wish Sakura Project would bring good to Turkey ".

Optimal performance even in high temperatures

"As Panasonic, we are proud of producing one of the most efficient solar modules. Our modules also feature an improved industry leading temperature coefficient of -0.258%/C, which reflects the recent test results of a 3rd party safety organization. This allows for the modules to maintain optimal performance even in high temperatures. The Sakura Project is the greatest HIT project in the world. We are pleased to append our signature on such a great project. We wish to realize many other important projects to use Turkey's potential in renewable energy in the best way possible," said Tatsuya Kumazawa, Board Member of Panasonic Eco Solutions Turkey. (HCN)

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http://www.pveurope.eu/News/Markets-Money/High-acceptance-for-solar-and-wind-in-Turkey

http://www.pveurope.eu/News/Installation/PV-flagship-project-in-Oslo

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