Eco Factor: China Pavilion for Shanghai Expo gets a BIPV installation.
Suntech Power Holdings Co has announced the completion and grid connection of two solar systems on the China Pavilion and the Theme Pavilion designed for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. Collectively the two solar power systems will generate a power output of 3.12MW.
The Theme Pavilion involves a 2.8MW integrated solar system comprised of 96 custom-designed triangular sections and covers an area of 31,104m2. The two systems are expected to generate 2.8 million kilowatt hours of electricity and displace 1,000 tons of coal consumption and 2,500 tons of carbon emissions per year.
Images Courtesy: Shanghai World Expo
Via: Suntech Power [Press Release]
