World's largest photovoltaic systems (range 901-950)

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Large-scale photovoltaic power plants
range 901 - 950

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Solarpark Hemau - standalone photovoltaic power plant - 4 MWp Solarpark Sonnen - standalone photovoltaic power plant - 1,75 MWp Solarpark Markstetten - photovoltaic power plant - 1,6 MWp

Some German large standalone photovoltaic systems
(source: EPURON, Hamburg)

Read more in "pvresources.com Annual Report 2007"...

World's largest photovoltaic systems are presented in the table below. The list is divided into tables - each table includes 50 plants. For each listed plant basic data is available (power, country, location, basic description etc.). Currently list with 1000 large photovoltaic plants is available (peak power > 230 kWp). In the table you may find different systems: standalone, hybrid, distributed, building integrated etc. But only systems (or system) which forms a unique photovoltaic power plant as a whole, are considered. If some power plants are missing and should be included in this table, or if some entries in the table should be modified, please send information to . Some other interesting BIPV system can you find in BIPV section. Some additional interesting information about cumulative power installed in IEA PVPS member countries can be found on IEA-PVPS web pages. Countries - click on the country name or flag to see detailed map (where available) - included in the list are:

                  - Germany, USA, Italy, Japan, Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal

               - France, Switzerland, the Philippines, Réunion Island, Australia, Thailand

               - China, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium

                     - Luxembourg, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, India, Greece, Rwanda

The main source of information included in the table below are various internet sources. The list should be as accurate as possible. Howewer the mistakes and missentries can not be excluded. Please inform me if some plants are not included or if the entries should be modified. For other especially interesting large systems please follow the links below:

Special thanks for contributions (permissions to use pictures, errata etc.) to Top 50/100, Top 25 BIPV and to Top 5 ranked by country lists - listed in alphabetic order:

Accener S.L., APS, www.bergfoto.ch, Beck Energy GmbH, BP Solar, Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co.,Inc., Chevron Energy Solutions, City Solar AG, Classic Bautreuhand GmbH & Co. KG, Deutsche BP AG, Ecofys, Ecostream, EEPro, Elektro Kirchner GmbH, ENEL, Energetica Energietechnik, EPURON GmbH, First Solar GmbH, Gehrlicher Umweltschonende Energiesysteme GmbH, Generaciones Fotovoltaicas de la Mancha, Geo-Images Project, Department of Geography, University of California, Berkeley, GEOSOL Gesellschaft für Solarenergie mbH, Glaswerke Arnold GmbH&Co.KG, Globalsolar Inc., Goldbeck Solar GmbH, Gregory Kerwin, Grupo Enerpal, Tom Hansen (Tucson Electric Power), HiTechSolar s.r.o., IBC SOLAR AG, IM2 Energia Solar, Jayme da Costa, juwi GmbH, K&S Consulting GmbH, Kahn Solar, Korowatt s.r.o., Martin Bucher Projektentwicklungen, Joel Mendel, Meyer & Meyer Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Michelin Reifenwerke KGaA, Mitsubishi Electric, MySolar, Takashi Oozeki - AIST, Pfalzwerke AG, Phoenix Solar AG, Pohlen Solar GmbH, Polder PV - Peter Segaar, PowerLight Corporation, PV Labor der HTI Bern, Ra Solar, Ralos Vertriebs GmbH, Reginald Brown (BSRIA Ltd), S.E. Project™ S.r.l., Scheuten Solar Technology, Seoul Marine Co., Sharp Electronics Europe GmbH, Shell Solar, Siemens Nederland N.V., SMA Technologie AG, Solar Energiedach GmbH, Solar Engineering Decker & Mack GmbH, Solar World SolarCraft, Solarparc AG, Solarpark Rodenäs GmbH, Solarstrom Schwaben GmbH, SonnenEnergie GmbH, Stephan Schröder Management GmbH, StroomWerk, Sun Power & Geothermal Energy, SunEnergy GmbH, SunStrom GmbH, TAUBER-SOLAR Management GmbH, Bram Vorster, WIRSOL GmbH, WorldWater & Power Corp., Floris Wouterlood

Power	Location	Description	Constructed	MWh/GHG	Picture
285 kW	Italy, Bolzano	Stahlbau Pichler Bolzano RM, GC	2007
285 kW	Japan, Kobe Hyogo pref.	Jo-Town Kanokodai RM, DIST, RES Roof mounted systems on 95 houses (3 kW/house)	2002
285 kW	Germany, Schiltberg/ Höfarten Picture courtesy: Phoenix Solar AG	Sawing mill Anton Ziegenaus RM, GC 4385 First Solar FS265 modules 3 x IG400, 1 x IG500, 14 x IG60, 6 x IG40, 4 x IG30, 4 x IG15 Fronius inverters	Phoenix Solar AG May 2006	267 MWh 249 tons CO₂ reduction annually
284 kW	Germany, Nürnberg	Kongres Nürnberg RM, GC Siemens SINVERT inverters	GWU Solar 2003 2004 2006
283 kW	USA, Mililani, HA	Wal-Mart store RM, GC	SunEdison LLC May 2008
283 kW	USA, Honolulu, HA	Sam's Club Wal-Mart RM, GC	SunEdison LLC January 2008	425 MWh 330 tons CO₂ emission reduction annually
282 kW	The Netherlands, Wageningen Picture courtesy: Floris Wouterlood	Wageningen, sports center "De Vlinder" BIPV, RM, RI, FM, GC Flat roof 170 kW, transparent modules in sheds and chimney 112 kW	February 2004	185 MWh
280 kW	Germany, Stetten	Roof mounted system in Stetten RM, GC	Pohlen Solar GmbH	185 tons CO₂ emission reduction annually
280 kW	Switzerland, Geneve	Geneve airport photovoltaic system RM, GC	Edisun Power AG 2005
280 kW	USA, Rialto, CA Picture courtesy: Sun Edison Inc.	Staples distribution facility in Rialto, CA RM, GC BP 4175 solar modules used.	New Vision Technologies BP Solar SunEdison LLC September 2005	419 MWh 550 tons CO₂ emission reduction annually
279 kW	Germany, Mahlberg	ALDI Mahlberg RM, GC	Pohlen Solar GmbH 2007	185 tons CO₂ emission reduction annually
279 kW	USA, Ontario, CA	Staples Ontario fulfillment center RM, GC BP 4175 solar modules used.	New Vision Technologies BP Solar Sun Edison Inc. August 2005	419 MWh 550 tons CO₂ emission reduction annually
278 kW	USA, Patton, CA	Patton State Hospital RM parking lot canopy, GC 1644 solar modules used.	SunEdison LLC June 2006	346 MWh
278 kW	Germany, Kaiserslautern	Betriebshof ASK Kaiserslautern GC	juwi GmbH 2005
277 kW	USA, Napa, CA	Starmont Winery by Merryvale's production facility at Stanly Ranch, Napa, CA RM, GC 1632 Sharp modules 2 x SatCon 135 kW inverters	SolarCraft Services, Inc. 2006	395 MWh 473 tons CO₂ emission reduction annually
276 kW	USA, Manchester, CT	Kohl's- Manchester, CT RM, GC	SunEdison LLC June 2008
276 kW	USA, Paulsboro, NJ Picture courtesy: BP Solar	BP Paulsboro Solar Power Plant GM, GC	BP Solar, Rowson Electric November 2002	350 MWh 294 tons GHG reduction annually
274 kW	USA, CA	Sure Save Mini Storage RM, GC	Sun Edison LLC 2005
274 kW	USA, Camarillo, CA	Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) GM, GC 1416 modules	SolarWorld California September 2006	380 MWh
273 kW	Germany, Untergriesbach	Solarpark, Untergriesbach GC, TRAC	PAIRAN Elektronik GmbH
273 kW	Germany, Wendelstein (Nürnberg) Picture courtesy: TAUBER-SOLAR Management GmbH, Tauberbischofsheim	Aichinger MP Einrichtungshaus in Wendelstein Kreis Nürnberg BIPV, RM, GC	TAUBER-SOLAR Management GmbH 2007	245 MWh 147 tons CO₂ emission reduction annually
272 kW	Germany, Rotweill	Industrial Building in Rottweil RM, GC 864 aleo 150 M and 864 aleo 150 L modules	IfE Solarkraftwerk GmbH 2002	264 MWh
272 kW	USA, Austin, TX.	PV300 Plant BIPV, GC	1987
271 kW	Germany, Osnabrück Picture courtesy: Meyer & Meyer Holding GmbH & Co. KG	Meyer & Meyer Logistics RM, GC 1547 Conergy SC 175 modules Solarmax 300 C inverter	Goldbeck Solar GmbH 2007	243 MWh 140 tons CO₂ emission reduction annually
271 kW	USA, Yuba City, CA	Kohl's Yuba City CA RM, GC	SunEdison LLC December 2007
271 kW	Germany, Pirmasens	Co.Kling, Pirmasens RM, GC	Solar Energiedach GmbH
270 kW	Switzerland, Geneve- Carouge	Roof mounted plant on Migros roof RM, GC	ADEV Solarstrom AG April 2006	260 MWh
268 kW	USA, Gilroy, CA	Kohl's-Gilroy, CA RM, GC	SunEdison LLC June 2008
268 kW	USA, Manahawkin, NJ	Kohl's- Manahawkin, NJ RM, GC	SunEdison LLC May 2008
268 kW	USA, Glendora, CA	Kohl's Glendora CA RM, GC	SunEdison LLC December 2007
267 kW	Germany	Co.Luna-Park GmbH 1606 modules	PV Systemtechnik GbR May 2006
267 kW	USA, Loma Linda, CA	Four City buildings and carports, Civic Center complex RM, GC Sharp modules	Alpha Technologies, Inc. 2006	430 MWh
267 kW	USA, Santa Rosa, CA Picture courtesy: WorldWater & Power Corp.	Seley Ranches GM, WP	WorldWater & Power Corp. September 2004
266 kW	Germany, Neunburg vorm Wald	Solar Hydrogen Project at Neunburg vorm Wald GM, GC	1987 - 1989
266 kW	USA, El Dorado Hills, CA	for Cemo Commercial in El Dorado Hills RM, GC	Pacific Power Management LLC 2007	466 MWh 120 tons CO₂ emission reduction annually
265 kW	USA, Buena Park, CA	Kohl's-Buena Park, CA RM, GC	SunEdison LLC May 2008
264 kW	Germany, Kulmbach Picture courtesy: IBC SOLAR AG	Heinlein + Linn KG Kulmbach facilities RM, GC 1656 IBC-160 P modules mounted on flat roof	IBC SOLAR AG 2005
263 kW	Germany, Döbeln Picture courtesy: Goldbeck Solar GmbH	Co.Oberflächentechnik Döbeln RM, GC Conergy STP170S 24/Ac modules SMA inverters	Goldbeck Solar GmbH September 2007	140 tons CO₂ emission reduction annually
262 kW	Italy, Naturns Plaus	Photovoltaikanlage Obstgenossenschaft Naturns Plaus RM, GC	OET GmbH September 2007
262 kW	USA, Santa Cruz, CA	Plantronics solar project RM, GC 1500 Schott Solar modules.	Solar Technologies 2006
261 kW	USA, Corona, CA	Cal Avenue Partners solar system GC 1536 170 W modules	SolarCraft July 2007	230 tons GHG reduction annually
261 kW	USA, Lüdinghausen	Marktkauf-Kette Darley Solarpark Lüdinghausen BIPV, RI, GC Flexible PV roof cover SMA SC250 inverter.	Sarnafil March 2006
259 kW	Spain, Valencia	Carlet roof mounted system RM, GC	Krannich Solar 2008
259 kW	Germany, Langweid Picture courtesy: Phoenix Solar AG	Spedition Karl Schwaab, Langweid RM, GC 1 x 194 kWp, 1 x 64 kWp 1524 BP Solar 4170S modules 1 x SMA SC200, 12 x Fronius IG60 inverters	Phoenix Solar AG June 2005	235 MWh 216 tons CO₂ emission reduction annually
259 kW	Germany, Niederkirchen Picture courtesy: TAUBER-SOLAR Management GmbH, Tauberbischofsheim	Weinmacher in Niederkirchen Kreis Bad Dürkheim RM, GC	Tauber Solar GmbH 2004	246 MWh 146 tons CO₂ emission reduction annually
257 kW	Belgium, Lubbeek	Stas Koeling NV PV system RM, GC SMA inverters	2007
257 kW	Germany, Meisenheim Picture courtesy: Goldbeck Solar GmbH	Co. BITO Lagertechnik RM, GC 1440 modules 2 x Solarmax 100C 1 x Solarmax 35C inverters	Goldbeck Solar GmbH November 2006
257 kW	Germany, Hirschberg an der Bergstraße Picture courtesy: Goldbeck Solar GmbH	Spedition Döderlein RM, GC 1536 modules 1 x SMA SC250 inverter	Goldbeck Solar GmbH May 2005
256 kW	Germany, Eichenau	ALDI Eichenau RM, GC 1176 Aleo Solar modules 42 x SMA SMC 6000 inverters	Pohlen Solar GmbH December 2005	256 MWh
256 kW	Germany, Alfdorf	Alfdorf's fire brigade roof mounted system RM, GC Sanyo modules, SolarMax 100, SolarMax 45, SolarMax 6000C inverters	Donauer Solartechnik Vertriebs GmbH

* Abbreviations - explanation

BG - Biogas as additional energy source in hybrid systems
BIPV - Building integrated photovoltaic system
BM - Biomass as additional energy source in hybrid systems
CONC - Concentrating photovoltaic system
CSC - Coloured solar cells
DI - Diesel fuel as additional source of energy in hybrid systems
DIST - Distributed photovoltaic system
GC - Grid-connected photovoltaic system
GM - Ground-mounted photovoltaic system
FC - Fuell cells as additional energy source in hybrid systems
FI - Facade-integrated system
FLEX - Flexible solar cells
FM - Facade-mounted system
HY - Hybrid photovoltaic system
NB - Noise barrier
PB - PV System part of a passive building
RES - Residental housing
RI - Roof-integrated photovoltaic system
RM - Roof-mounted photovoltaic system
SA - Standalone photovoltaic system
SV - "Shadow-Voltaic" system
TF - Thin-Film (aSi, CdTe, CIS etc.)
TRAC - Tracking system
TRAN - Transparent modules
WI - Wind as additional source of energy in hybrid systems
WP - Water pumping

Roofs available for PV installations in Germany
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Additional information
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	EPURON - Since its foundation in 1998, EPURON has developed to become a key player in the renewable energy market. Our many years of expertise ensures premium quality to our clients - from project development, to financing and realisation, down to system operation. Languages:
	BIPV Database - IEA PVPS Task7 - BIPV Database. Languages: Webmaster's choice - many interesting BIPV application examples.