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Ground Mount: Single-Axis Tracking (SOLON Tauri)
Single-axis tracking can increase output by up to 25%.
Kingman, Arizona, U.S.A
Black Mountain Generating Station
- Capacity: 10 MW dc
- Product: SOLON Single-Axis Tracker
Utilizing 60 of SOLON's single-axis trackers, the 10MW plant features over 40,000 utility-scale solar panels and integrates SOLON's SCADA system to monitor and control the performance of the system.
SOLON designed and constructed the solar array and will continue to handle operations, monitoring and maintenance of the system. Duke Energy Renewables, part of Duke Energy's Commercial Businesses, purchased the project from SOLON in 2012 and will sell all of the power generated from the system to UniSource Energy Services (UES) through a 20-year PPA.
Kingman, Arizona, U.S.A
La Senita Elementary School
- Capacity: 1.22 MW dc
- Product: SOLON Single-Axis Tracker
Powered by SOLON systems and modules, the power plant will provide a faster, more cost-effective way for UES to integrate solar power into its renewable energy portfolio for Kingman residents. UES will own and operate the system on six acres owned by the Kingman Unified School District (KUSD) behind La Senita Elementary School. It will be the largest single physical photovoltaic (PV) system on school property in the state of Arizona.
Gila Bend, Arizona, U.S.A
Cotton Center Solar Plant
- Capacity: 21 MW dc
- Product: SOLON Single-Axis Tracker
Covering 145 acres, the Cotton Center Solar Plant in Gila Bend, Arizona provides 21 MW of power for customers of utility, Arizona Public Service. The project is to date the largest in SOLON's history.
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A
Bright Solutions & University of Arizona Solar Zone
- Capacity: 1.6MW dc
- Product: SOLON Single Axis
Bringing solar power to Tucson residents, SOLON completed this turnkey, single-axis tracking system in 2010 for the Tucson Electric Power Company's Bright Tucson Community Solar Program. SOLON provided the solar modules, design, engineering and construction of this system.
Pima County, Arizona, U.S.A.
Pima County Wastewater Reclamation Facility
- Capacity: 1.07 MWp
- Product: SOLON Single Axis
SOLON completed this turnkey, single-axis tracking system in 2010 for Pima County's Wastewater Reclamation facility. SOLON provided the solar modules, design, engineering and construction of this system, as well as selling electricity at a fixed rate through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Hegnenbach, Germany
- Capacity: 1.86 MWp
- Product: SOLON Single Axis
In 2009, SOLON introduced another solution for large-scale PV power plans: SOLON Single Axis, a complete single-axis tracking solution. The first representative pilot project was built in Bavaria and other projects are currently in progress.
Ground Mount: Fixed-Tilt System (SOLON Mira)
The reduced spatial requirements of a fixed-tilt PV system allow for efficient use of space.
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A.
TEP Prairie Fire Solar Project
- Capacity: 5 MW dc
- SOLON Andromeda: Fixed-tilt
The fixed-tilt system was designed and constructed by SOLON. Spanning 28 acres, the 5MW system is composed of more than 17,000 solar panels. Tucson Electric Power (TEP) will own and operate the solar production facility.
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A
Science & Tech Park III
- Capacity: 5 MW dc
- System: SOLON Andromeda: Fixed-tilt
SOLON acted as the EPC provider for 5 MW system for Tucson Electric Power in Tucson, AZ. The system is the second that SOLON has completed at the University of Arizona's Tech Park.
Marana, Arizona, U.S.A
TRICO Electric Cooperative, INC.
- Capacity: 227 kWh
- System: SOLON Andromeda: Fixed-tilt
Located at Trico’s headquarters in Marana, AZ, the 1.5 acre solar power plant provides allows Trico to purchase energy output of this system in quarter, half and full-panel increments.
Fresno County, California, U.S.A
Five Points Solar Station
- Capacity: 17.7 MW dc
- Product: SOLON Andromeda: Mira, Fixed-tilt
The 17.7 MW dc Five Points Solar Station in Fresno County, California produces energy for Pacific Gas & Electric which supplies natural gas and electric service to approximately 15 million people in Northern and Central California. The Five Points project is part of PG&E’s 250-MW Utility Owned Generation (UOG) PV Program, a five-year plan for the construction of utility-owned solar PV stations.
Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A.
Boulder Colorado Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Capacity: 1 MWp
- Product: SOLON Fixed Tilt
This ground mounted solar power plant made use of otherwise un-developable land at the Boulder Wastewater Treatment Plant, producing clean, renewable energy to help control energy costs, especially during peak hours.
Vacaville, California, U.S.A.
Vaca-Dixon Solar Pilot Project
- Capacity: 2.6 MW dc
- Product: SOLON Andromeda: Fixed Tilt
This utility-scale solar power plant was the pilot project for Pacific Gas and Electric's expanding portfolio of renewable energy alternatives, helping meet California's growing power demands. PG&E awarded SOLON its
"Generation Supplier of the Year" award in 2010 for the construction of the system.
Fixed-Tilt Roof Mount and Shade Structures
Roof mount systems and shade structures shave peak electricity loads while providing very efficient utilization of space.
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A.
Tanque Verde Unified School District (TVUSD)
- Capacity: 1.15 MW dc
- Combination of shade structures and rooftop systems.
Spread over 4 campuses, these installations will deliver more than 70 percent of the district's energy. SOLON engineered, designed, and constructed the systems and continueto provide operation and maintenance of the systems
Mountain View, California, U.S.A.
Mountain View Photovoltaic Project
- Capacity: 111 kW dc
- Product: SOLON Shade Structure
This solar power plant in Mountain View offers an intelligent dual use of a surface that has already been sealed, combining the benefits of solar electricity generation with weather-proofing.
Sulphur Springs, Arizona, U.S.A.
Sulpher Springs Electric Co-op Shade Structures
- Capacity: 1.0 MWp
- Product: SOLON Shade Structure
This solar project consists of 41 shade structures at multiple school sites in southern Arizona, serving not only as a source of clean electricity but also as an educational resource promoting solar viability and the advancement of renewable energy.
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A.
SOLON Corporation Parking Structure
- Capacity: 68 kWp
- Product: SOLON Shade Structure
SOLON Corporation's parking shade structure provides ~114,000kWh of solar electricity per year, and includes an electric transportation charging station.
Gardena, California, U.S.A
Gardena Photovoltaic Project
- Capacity: 130 kWp
- Product: SOLON Shade Structure
Special Solutions
SOLON develops individual solutions to meet special customer requirements or for complex surfaces.
Moclinejo, Spain
For a project based in the hilly landscape of Moclinejo, to the east of Malaga, SOLON developed a special solution so that the power plant with an output of 7 MW could be safely anchored on the steeply inclined surface.
Dual-Axis Tracking
Dual-axis tracking can increase output by up to 40%. The SOLON Mover is a complete dual-axis tracking PV system with large SOLON modules and hydraulic operation.
Alamosa, Colorado, U.S.A.
Alamosa Power Plant
- Capacity: 1 MWp
- Product: SOLON Mover XL
- Installed systems: 72
In 2008, SOLON constructed North America's first dual-axis tracking PV power plant with the SOLON Mover XL, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.
Erlasee, Germany
- Capacity: 12 MWp
- Product: SOLON Mover L
- Installed systems: 1,500
In 2006, SOLON set the standard for power plants by constructing the Erlasee solar park. The SOLON Mover L could be rapidly and reliably implemented in large power plants. At the time of completion, Erlasee was the largest solar power plant worldwide to use a tracking system.
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