GCL System Integration Technology announced that the first phase of Albania's largest floating solar project, for which GCLSI is supplying modules, has been successfully connected to the grid.
In partnership with Ocean Sun, a Norwegian owner and developer of the company's proprietary floating solar technology, GCLSI is the supplier of solar modules for the 2 MWp project on the Banja Reservoir, the largest project of its kind in the region, which is currently under construction.
Cooperation with Norwegian Ocean Sun
"We are proud that our patented modules will play a key role in this large floating solar project in Albania," said Thomas Kun Zhang, executive president of GCLSI. "The collaboration demonstrates that GCLSI's trademarked products are highly competitive in the global floating market," Zhang added.
"The long-term cooperation with GCLSI has been excellent thanks to the high-performance modules and the professional and supportive GCLSI team," said Børge Bjørneklett, CEO of Ocean Sun.
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The project, with an estimated total investment of €2 million, was managed by Statkraft, together with Ocean Sun. GCLSI has participated in the project with solar modules that have passed rigorous testing during the development process and are suitable for numerous conditions, including prolonged submersion in seawater, without compromising performance.
First 0.5 MW connected to the grid
The first implementation phase of the project includes about 1600 solar modules with an area of nearly 4,000 square meters and an installed capacity of 0.5 MW. The plant was recently successfully commissioned and connected to the grid.
The second phase will add a total capacity of 1.5 MW, and construction is expected to be completed this year. Once completed, the power plant will generate renewable energy and feed the electricity into the Albanian grid. (hcn)
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