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BELECTRIC constructs three solar farms for ÖKORENTA in Franconia

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  • Solar power plants in Ottmarsfeld and Unterspiesheim already in operation
  • Commissioning of the project near Kleinlangheim will follow shortly
  • Solar farm in Kleinlangheim equipped with bifacial modules

Kolitzheim (Germany) – BELECTRIC installs three more solar farms in Franconia in Germany. In total, the PV systems near Ottmarsfeld (5.9 MWp), Kleinlangheim (5 MWp) and Unterspiesheim (2.6 MWp) have an installed capacity of 13.5 Megawatts Peak. During implementation, particular attention is paid to species protection.

BELECTRIC has commissioned the first two of three projects for its customer ÖKORENTA close to Ottmarsfeld in the district of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen and in Unterspiesheim in the district of Schweinfurt. The third PV system is located near Kleinlangheim in the Kitzingen district. In total, the three projects have an installed capacity of 13.5 Megawatts and consist of more than 22,650 solar modules. BELECTRIC also provides operation and maintenance services (O&M) for the PV plants.

The 5-megawatt solar farm near Kleinlangheim is equipped with bifacial modules. Bifacial cells can absorb solar radiation from both the front and the back of the module. “In addition, on some module tables we are testing a special substructure which minimizes the shading of the modules from the back. This is how we get as much electricity as possible from the sun”, explains Abraham Chins, responsible Project Manager at BELECTRIC. During implementation, the company also places great value on fauna protection. In addition to planting trees and bushes and sowing a species-rich wildflower mixture, deadwood piles and clearance cairns are being created. They will provide shelter for numerous species – such as the sand lizard, the slow worm or the hedgehog.

Manuel Rebels, Authorised Officer, Transaction Management Solar at ÖKORENTA Group, says: “Since 1999, we at ÖKORENTA have dedicated ourselves to actively helping shape the energy transition: we enable highly attractive investments in our renewable energy funds. More than 280 green energy parks, which we have integrated as assets with our funds’ investors to this day, are already in productive operation and generate clean energy on a daily basis. With the newly opened BELECTRIC projects, we are very pleased to see three more solar farms being connected to the grid. We would like to explicitly thank the Franconian PV specialists for the flawless and pleasant cooperation on the way there. Here is to good revenues for everyone involved!”

“We would like to thank our customer ÖKORENTA for the trust they have placed in us. We are certain that there will be exciting opportunities for further cooperation in the future”, adds Kathlyn-Fe Hollmann, Sales Manager at BELECTRIC.

BELECTRIC is one of Europe’s leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar power plants. The solar energy specialist looks back on more than 20 years of experience in power plant construction and has built over 4 gigawatts of capacity worldwide. BELECTRIC is a member of Elevion Group. Elevion Group BV is one of Europe’s leading energy service providers in the field of modern energy solutions that focus on sustainability and climate neutrality. Elevion Group belongs among Germany’s market leaders in this segment. The group currently is comprised of approximately 60 consolidated companies and employs more than 4,700 people in twelve countries – in addition to Germany, these include the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and China.

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AMPYR and BELECTRIC execute framework agreement to install 200 MWp of solar projects in Germany

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  • Agreement for construction of solar projects with total capacity of 200 MWp signed between AMPYR Solar Europe (ASE) and BELECTRIC
  • Solar farms to be set up in Brandenburg are developed by ASE, with EPC works to be executed by BELECTRIC
  • BELECTRIC and AMPYR Energy’s Global Centre of Excellence New Delhi to collaborate on engineering design and supply chain management for these projects

Kolitzheim (Germany) / London (United Kingdom) – AMPYR Solar Europe (ASE) and BELECTRIC agree to install a pipeline of more than 200 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity in Germany. The first power plants to be constructed are located in Brandenburg, Germany.

AMPYR and BELECTRIC signed a framework agreement to construct a pipeline of several large-scale projects in Germany within the next two years.

“We are pleased to have a strong partner like BELECTRIC who brings in extensive experience in large-scale solar plant construction, operations & maintenance. We are particularly excited about collaboration in engineering and supply chain management within teams at BELECTRIC and AMPYR’s Global Technical Centre (AMPYRTech), to bring in the latest solar PV technology, while at the same time navigating the supply chain volatility“, says Tarun Agrawal, Partner at AGP Group (AMPYR Energy).

Two of the solar farms to be constructed are located in Brandenburg. The largest solar farm will have an installed capacity of 85 MWp. The second plant will consist of six sub areas which together make for a total capacity of 65 MWp. This project is especially challenging as a 25 km long line as well as a substation need to be built. Construction works for the two solar farms are expected to begin by the end of the year 2022.

Dr. Thorsten Blanke, CEO of BELECTRIC GmbH, explains: “Our framework agreement with AMPYR is a great basis to implement further German projects in the future. We are delighted to expand our collaboration.”

AMPYR Solar Europe brings together AGP’s experience in developing large-scale renewable power projects, Hartree’s cutting edge power trading analytics and zero carbon solutions with NaGa’s in-depth local knowledge and land development prowess. Combining these complementary skills will speed up the build out of solar capacity and offers an attractive opportunity for institutional investors to deploy in excess of €1 billion of capital and generate a reliable, long-term income.

BELECTRIC is one of Europe’s leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar power plants. The solar energy specialist looks back on more than 20 years of experience in power plant construction and has built over 4 gigawatts of capacity worldwide. BELECTRIC is a member of Elevion Group. Elevion Group BV is one of Europe’s leading energy service providers in the field of modern energy solutions that focus on sustainability and climate neutrality. Elevion Group belongs among Germany’s market leaders in this segment. The group currently is comprised of approximately 60 consolidated companies and employs more than 4,700 people in twelve countries – in addition to Germany, these include the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and China.

BELECTRIC returns to the United Kingdom as EPC service provider

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After a break of several years, BELECTRIC is getting back into photovoltaic system construction in the United Kingdom. In recent years, the company’s activities in the country were focused on the operation and maintenance of solar power plants.

BELECTRIC has already installed hundreds of megawatts of solar and energy storage capacity in the United Kingdom. The last solar farms were constructed in 2015. Until 2019, the German solar company was also involved in battery storage projects in the country. After withdrawing from the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) business in the UK, the British BELECTRIC team continued to take care of operations and maintenance of own-built as well as third-party solar systems.

The PV and energy storage market in the United Kingdom is currently experiencing a bright period of growth. BELECTRIC now uses its existing structures in the country to return to the UK market as an EPC service provider and expand the company’s track record.

“The UK market has been our home for over ten years. We are pleased to live in a time when there is such a growth expected for the next few years”, explains Barry Bennett, Managing Director of BELECTRIC subsidiary BELECTRIC Solar Ltd. UK. The first projects are already in progress. The UK employees also harness many years of experience of BELECTRIC’s global engineering and project management.

Bennett adds: “The current situation with the energy markets across Europe is not different from the one in the United Kingdom. The electricity market struggles to provide clean renewable energy solutions to its end users. Therefore it is urgent to deliver solar and energy storage projects that help the grid to be future-proofed and stable. In this way, sustainable progress towards a net-zero future can be achieved. It is in BELECTRIC’s DNA to be a strategic player in the decarbonization of the electricity network, and we want to continue putting our experience to the service of this universal goal.”

BELECTRIC is one of Europe’s leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar power plants. The solar energy specialist looks back on more than 20 years of experience in power plant construction and has built over 4 gigawatts of capacity worldwide. BELECTRIC is a member of Elevion Group.

New CEO at BELECTRIC GmbH

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  • Thorsten Blanke appointed new Chief Executive Officer of BELECTRIC GmbH
  • Current CEO Ingo Alphéus to join parent company Elevion Group as new Country Manager

Kolitzheim (Germany) – BELECTRIC’s parent company, Elevion Group B.V., has appointed Dr. Thorsten Blanke new Chief Executive Officer of BELECTRIC GmbH. He currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer of BELECTRIC and will succeed the current CEO Ingo Alphéus on May 1st, 2022. Ingo Alphéus will join Elevion as new Country Manager of Elevion Group in Germany and Austria as per July 1st, 2022.

“Thorsten Blanke brings more than ten years of extensive global experience in developing and building large-scale solar farms with him. I look forward to seeing him and the successful BELECTRIC team contribute to setting the pace for an even steeper ramp-up of renewables in European power generation”, says Jaroslav Macek, CEO of parent company Elevion Group B.V..

“I want to thank Ingo for his dedicated service and commitment over the last five years to restructuring and transforming BELECTRIC into one of the leading players in the European solar EPC and project development market. Together with the proven current management team Ingo will build on the past rapid growth of Elevion Group in Germany and further drive our strategy to be one of the top players when it comes to sustainable building and energy services in Germany and Austria”, says Jaroslav Macek.

Daniel Rehm, who has joined the BELECTRIC board as Chief Financial Officer from Elevion in December 2021 will also assume responsibilities for O&M services as per May 1st, 2022.

BELECTRIC is one of Europe’s leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar power plants. The solar energy specialist looks back on more than 20 years of experience in power plant construction and has built over 4 gigawatts of capacity worldwide. BELECTRIC is a member of Elevion Group.

Elevion Group BV is one of Europe’s leading energy service providers in the field of modern energy solutions that focus on sustainability and climate neutrality. Elevion Group belongs among Germany’s market leaders in this segment. The group currently is comprised of approximately 60 consolidated companies and employs more than 4,700 people

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BELECTRIC completes three more large-scale PV plants in the Netherlands

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  • Solar parks with a total capacity of over 57 megawatts completed on schedule
  • BELECTRIC underlines its role as one of the leading EPC providers in the Dutch market

Kolitzheim (Germany) – BELECTRIC commissions three more large-scale solar parks for Kronos Solar in the Netherlands. With the timely completion of the PV systems “Losser” (26.9 MWp), “Lochem I” (20.7 MWp) and “Lochem II” (9.9 MWp), BELECTRIC underlines its role as a leading builder and operator of solar systems in the Dutch market.

BELECTRIC has installed three solar parks with a total capacity of over 57 megawatts peak (MWp) for its customer Kronos Solar. The systems in the Dutch provinces of Overijssel and Gelderland consist of more than 128,000 solar modules combined and produce enough green electricity to supply the equivalent of around 18,000 homes in a climate friendly manner. BELECTRIC also provides operation and maintenance services (O&M) for the PV plants.

“We are delighted that Kronos Solar placed their trust in us again”, explains Dr. Thorsten Blanke, Managing Director at BELECTRIC GmbH. “With more than 164 MWp of installed capacity, we are one of the leading EPC providers in the Dutch market.” Esther Jantosch, Head of Sales Netherlands at BELECTRIC, adds: “From complicated soil conditions and restrictions due to high-voltage lines to demanding grid connection concepts – we have mastered numerous challenges in the context of these three projects. With innovative projects such as the “Haringvliet Zuid” hybrid power plant, we have also been able to demonstrate that we can respond to the specific requirements of the market.” The “Haringvliet Zuid” energy park, which went into operation in 2021, is the Netherlands’ first green hybrid power plant. It combines a wind farm, battery storage and a 38 MW photovoltaic system installed by BELECTRIC.

Dr. Alexander Arcache, CEO of Kronos Solar Projects GmbH, welcomes the commissioning of the three large-scale systems: “With our shift towards IPP and long term asset management, BELECTRIC’s proven quality and commercial competitiveness are ever more important to us. At Kronos Solar, we put great emphasis on power plant outperformance and low O&M costs. BELECTRIC is the right partner too in this regard.”

BELECTRIC is one of the world’s leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar power plants. The solar energy specialist looks back on more than 20 years of experience in power plant construction and has built over 4 gigawatts of capacity worldwide. BELECTRIC is a member of Elevion Group. Elevion Group BV is one of Europe’s leading energy service providers in the field of modern energy solutions that focus on sustainability and climate neutrality. Elevion Group belongs among Germany’s market leaders in this segment. The group currently is comprised of approximately 54 consolidated companies and employs more than 4,100 people at 87 locations in nine countries – in addition to Germany, these include the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and China. The owner of Elevion is ČEZ Group, one of the Top 10 companies in the European energy market.

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BELECTRIC builds another large-scale floating PV plant in Israel

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  • Innovative solar project with an installed capacity of 16,8 MWp will be finalized by the end of 2022
  • BELECTRIC also awarded as operation and maintenance service provider

Kolitzheim (Germany) / Be’er Scheva (Israel) – BELECTRIC is further increasing its footprint in the floating PV industry. The solar energy specialist is building a floating PV project with an installed capacity of 16,8 Megawatt Peak (MWp) for S’energy and the large scale water utility “Carmel shore waters” in Israel. Together with S’energy, BELECTRIC’s Israeli subsidiary will carry out the engineering, construction and commissioning work for the plant, which is located on a water reservoir near Kibbutz Ma’ayan Tzvi in the north of the country. Construction works are expected to start within the first quarter of 2022 with commissioning planned for the end of the year. BELECTRIC will also take on operation and maintenance (O&M) for the floating solar project.

“Floating PV installations open up new opportunities for solar, especially in countries with high population density and competing uses for available land”, explains Ingo Alphéus, CEO of BELECTRIC GmbH. “After our successful entry into the floating PV market last year, we are now on the forefront of this fast-growing industry due to benchmark projects like this.”

Each of the more than 30.000 PV modules will be individually mounted on a floating platform. The PV system is connected to the mainland via floating marine grade power lines. The floating platform itself is held in place by an anchoring and mooring system with direct rammed piers.

“This is already the fourth floating PV project we are realizing for customers in Israel. The greatest advantage of floating solar is that it reduces land utilization and site preparation issues associated with traditional solar installations. An additional benefit is that the water cools the panels naturally, which should increase their efficiency”, adds Anna Velikansky, Managing Director of BELECTRIC Israel Ltd.

BELECTRIC is one of the world’s leading EPC service providers in the development and construction of ground-mounted solar power plants and floating PV systems. The solar energy specialist looks back on more than 20 years of experience in power plant construction and has built over 4 gigawatts of capacity worldwide. Via its subsidiary BELECTRIC Israel Ltd., the company has already realized 35 solar projects with a total capacity of around 570 MW in the country, among them Israel’s largest solar project to date. With an installed capacity of 120 MW, the solar plant near the village of Zeélim produces more than 220 gigawatt hours of green electricity per year. In addition, BELECTRIC is currently building a floating PV project on behalf of EDF. The 19,3 MW plant, which is one of the largest plants of its kind in Israel, is located on several water reservoirs for fish farming pools near the Kibbutz Lohamei HaGeta’ot in the north of the country. Commissioning is expected to be reached by end of this year.

BELECTRIC is a member of Elevion Group. Elevion Group BV is one of Europe’s leading energy service providers in the field of modern energy solutions that focus on sustainability and climate neutrality. Elevion Group belongs among Germany’s market leaders in this segment. The group currently is comprised of approximately 54 consolidated companies and employs more than 4,100 people at 87 locations in nine countries – in addition to Germany, these include the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and China. The owner of Elevion is ČEZ Group, one of the Top 10 companies in the European energy market.

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BELECTRIC enters the Danish solar power market

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  • BELECTRIC wins contract to construct its first solar park (12,6 MWp) in Denmark
  • Cutting edge technology to reach highest yields possible

Kolitzheim (Germany) – BELECTRIC has entered the Danish market with cutting edge technology as it continues to expand its presence in Central Europe. The solar energy specialist is constructing its first solar park in Denmark on behalf of Encavis AG. Developed by GreenGo Energy Group, the 12,6 MWp project near Ringkøbing in North Jutland will be one of the first projects deploying tracker systems with bifacial modules in Denmark.

“Denmark is one of the fastest growing solar markets in Europe. Entering this market is another step in our growth strategy after two years of refocusing and realigning the company”, explains Ingo Alphéus, CEO of BELECTRIC  GmbH.

The solar farm near Ringkøbing will be equipped with more than 23,000 bifacial modules which are mounted on single-axis trackers. Bifacial cells are able to absorb solar radiation from both sides – the front and the back of the module. The technology therefore enables low electricity production costs and is promising for the future of solar energy in the Nordic countries. The plant near Ringkøbing is expected to begin delivering green energy in the second half of 2022.

Dr Dierk Paskert, CEO of BELECTRIC’s customer Encavis AG, welcomes the start of construction: “We are very happy to realise with the PV park Ringkøbing the first project of our more than 500 MW strong strategic development pipeline of PPA solar power plant projects with GreenGo in Denmark.”

“We are pleased to now reach start of construction on the first zero subsidy solar park under the 500MWp+ partnership agreement with Encavis, with a world leading EPC partner as BELECTRIC“, says Karsten Nielsen, CEO of GreenGo Energy Group a/s.

As one of the world’s leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar power plants, BELECTRIC offers in-depth experience, also in the field of tracker systems and bifacial modules which have special requirements for design, yield forecast and maintenance. The German solar energy specialist looks back on more than 20 years of experience in power plant construction and has built over 4 gigawatts of capacity worldwide.

BELECTRIC is a member of Elevion Group. Elevion Group BV is one of Europe’s leading energy service providers in the field of modern energy solutions that focus on sustainability and climate neutrality. Elevion Group belongs among Germany’s market leaders in this segment. The group currently is comprised of approximately 54 consolidated companies and employs more than 4,100 people at 87 locations in nine countries – in addition to Germany, these include the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and China. The owner of Elevion is ČEZ Group, one of the Top 10 companies in the European energy market.

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BELECTRIC breaks the 4-GW-mark right on time for its 20th anniversary

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  • BELECTRIC celebrates 20 years of company history
  • More than four gigawatts of solar capacity installed worldwide

Kolitzheim (Germany) – Just in time for its 20th anniversary, BELECTRIC crosses the mark of four gigawatts of installed solar capacity worldwide. The company was founded in 2001 and is one of the leading EPC service providers in the development and construction of open-space solar power plants.

At the turn of the millennium, solar energy was considered to be inefficient and expensive. Therefore, BELECTRIC was founded in 2001 with one goal: Turn the most expensive renewable energy source to date into the cheapest. Bernhard Beck, founder of Beck Energy GmbH, devoted himself to this challenge together with the companies S&F Umwelttechnik GmbH and Blitzstrom GmbH. From 2011 onwards, they operated under the joint umbrella brand BELECTRIC.

The success story of the now internationally known company began with the simplest means. “We used a tractor to build the first systems”, remembers longtime BELECTRIC employee Georg Lutsch. The mechanical supervisor has been with the company since 2003. Klaus Waldera, Senior Sales Expert at BELECTRIC and with the company since 2006, adds: “That was solar back then. But the team spirit was enormous from the beginning – and it remains until today.”

With this mentality, BELECTRIC has since developed into an international company with more than 500 employees. From a floating solar power plant in Israel to one of the largest PV systems in Australia – within the last 20 years, the solar experts from Kolitzheim have installed over 460 PV systems worldwide. This makes BELECTRIC one of the leading EPC service providers in the development and construction of open-space solar power plants. BELECTRIC was the first company in the world to achieve the historic milestone of one gigawatt of installed capacity. With the recently commissioned 350 MWp solar park near Rajasthan in India, the company has now exceeded the threshold of four gigawatts of installed PV power just in time for the company’s 20th anniversary. The course to five gigawatts has already been set as well: With a capacity of 172 MWp, BELECTRIC is currently building Germany’s largest, independent PV system in Tramm-Göthen in the north of the country.

Ingo Alphéus, CEO of BELECTRIC GmbH, explains: “My special thanks go to all employees who have significantly advanced the development of the company over the past 20 years and who have made BELECTRIC what we are today.”

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BELECTRIC becomes part of Elevion Group and heads for further growth

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  • BELECTRIC will become one of the flagships of Elevion Group’s expansion in the solar market
  • The merger with the Elevion Group means the possibility of significant synergies in the advanced energy solutions sector and access to new customers
  • The Elevion Group comprises 54 companies in 9 countries, employing more than 4,100 people

Kolitzheim (Germany) – BELECTRIC wins Elevion Group as new owner as it continues on its growth path. The Elevion Group is one of Germany’s largest companies in the field of modern energy solutions that focus on sustainability and climate neutrality.

The subject of the acquisition is a 100% stake in the German-based BELECTRIC GmbH and other European parts of the BELECTRIC Solar & Battery Group holding, such as BELECTRIC France SARL, BELECTRIC Solar Ltd, BELECTRIC Italia SRL, as well as BELECTRIC Israel Ltd.  The group develops, designs, builds, and services photovoltaic power plants. The acquisition is in line with the Elevion Group’s strategy that envisages covering the entire business chain in the field of climate-neutral solutions.

“The Elevion Group is one of Germany’s largest companies in the field of modern energy solutions that focus on sustainability and climate neutrality. In recent years, the Elevion Group has nearly doubled its turnover and executes thousands of projects per year. Our customers are very interested in producing their own climate-neutral electricity, thus we decided to team up with a very successful player in this field.  The German and the entire European photovoltaic market will continue to grow significantly and that creates huge opportunities for established companies like BELECTRIC that operate in the renewable energy construction sector”, says the CEO of Elevion Group, Jaroslav Macek.

Elevion Group BV is one of Europe’s leading energy service providers in the field of modern energy solutions that focus on sustainability and climate neutrality. Individual solutions that significantly support the sustainability of buildings and facilities are at the core of the services. Elevion Group belongs among Germany’s market leaders in this segment. The group currently is comprised of approximately 54 consolidated companies and employs more than 4,100 people at 87 locations in nine countries – in addition to Germany, these include the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and China.  Its aggregate turnover in 2020 amounted to EUR 608 million. Its customers include major players in the aviation, automotive, food, healthcare, and technology industries.  The owner of Elevion is ČEZ Group, one of the Top 10 companies in the European energy market.

The entry of Elevion Group into the European and Israeli part of the BELECTRIC holding also brings necessary stability for more than 500 employees. “We are looking forward to become part of the expanding Elevion Group, which is a well-known and respected specialist for innovative energy solutions in many industries in the German market.  We welcome the entry of a strong partner to successfully develop and build large solar projects to support the European energy transition, to jointly enter new markets and reach new customers”, says Ingo Alphéus, the CEO of BELECTRIC GmbH and other parts of BELECTRIC Solar & Battery Group acquired by Elevion Group.

BELECTRIC Solar & Battery was established in 2001 in Germany. Today, 20 years later, it is a global leader in photovoltaic power plant design, construction and operation. It was the first in the world in the solar sector to achieve an installed capacity of 1 GW through EPC construction. In total, the BELECTRIC Group has completed more than 400 photovoltaic projects with a capacity of more than 4 GW and provides services on 2.2 GW of power plants.

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BELECTRIC commissions another large-scale solar farm in India

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  • Solar project with a capacity of 250 MWac completed on time
  • 40% of the plant is equipped with bifacial high-performance modules
  • BELECTRIC provides operation and maintenance services

Kolitzheim (Germany) / Mumbai (India) – BELECTRIC has commissioned a large-scale solar farm in Rajasthan, India. With an installed capacity of 250 MWac the solar power plant is one of India’s largest installations. BELECTRIC provides operations and maintenance services (O&M) to the plant on behalf of the owner Fortum Solar Plus Private Limited (Fortum).

“Because of Covid-19 it was not a given that we would be able to get this solar farm online on time. But our Indian team has overcome all challenges and we were able to deliver this new 250 MWac solar plant for our customer Fortum, safely, on time and with a quality build”, explains Ingo Alphéus, CEO of BELECTRIC Solar & Battery GmbH. “We are particularly proud that we delivered one of the first large scale bifacial installations in India.”

Around 40% of the large-scale solar farm is equipped with bifacial high-performance modules. Bifacial cells are embedded in a double-sided glass-module by which the solar radiation can be absorbed from both sides – the front and the back of the module. To clean the modules an automatic waterless cleaning system is installed. In addition BELECTRIC has built a 33/220 kV substation for electricity transmission within the boundaries of the solar farm.

Jitendra Singh, CEO & Managing Director of BELECTRIC Photovoltaic India Pvt. Ltd, adds: “With successful delivery of this project, Belectric India crossed the milestone of 1 GWp of installed capacity in India. BELECTRIC continues to maintain the highest standard of health and safety guidance and we are looking forward to many years of safe operations of the solar farm in Rajasthan.”

BELECTRIC is one of the world’s leading EPC service providers in the development and construction of ground-mounted solar power plants and rooftop PV systems. BELECTRIC has 20 years of experience in power plant construction and to date has built almost 4 gigawatts (GW) of capacity worldwide. Its Indian subsidiary, BELECTRIC Photovoltaic India Pvt. Ltd., is one of the most established EPCs in the country. Founded in 2009 the company has been steadily growing its footprint in India, starting with MWp scale projects to one of India’s first 1,500 V systems and two of Asia’s largest rooftop installations on a single location. In total BELECTRIC’s Indian subsidiary has been involved in solar projects in the country with an installed capacity of more than 1.2 GWp.

Picture credit: BELECTRIC Photovoltaic India Pvt. Ltd.

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