Suntech's 10 MW Ground Mount Solar System Connects To Grid In China

Published: 30-Sep-2009

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (Suntech) has announced the completion and grid connection of 10 MW utility-scale solar power project in Shizuishan, Ningxia Autonomous Region, China. The ground mount solar system is the first phase of a 50 MW solar plant that is targeted to be completed by 2011 in conjunction with Suntech's strategic partner, China Energy Conservation Investment Corporation (CECIC). The 10 MW system is powered by more than 37,000 Suntech solar panels.

The 10 MW solar system was approved by the Ningxia Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission in June, 2009 and is projected to displace about 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year.

In addition to supplying high quality solar modules for the system, Suntech designed, installed and managed the development of the solar system and holds a minority share of the project.

Suntech's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Zhengrong Shi said ''Suntech is very pleased and honored to play a leading role in the development of the first on-grid 10MW solar PV power plant in China, which represents a major milestone in the development of China's renewable energy industry. We applaud the decisive steps taken by China's central government and local government to support sustainable energy development and establish a greener economy in China. With closer cooperation between strategic energy investors, power developers and solution providers, I am confident that solar energy will become increasingly cost effective and achieve grid parity in many locations over the next few years.''

CECIC Deputy General Manager Longsheng Li said ''We believe that plentiful, large-scale solar resources, powered by Suntech's premium quality solar systems and system integration capabilities, can deliver decades of clean, renewable electricity throughout many regions in China. We will continue to actively promote the adoption of large-scale solar PV projects and solutions for reducing carbon emissions and solving problems associated with climate change.''

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