The China and Theme pavilions feature two building-integrated solar systems with a combined power output of 3.12MW. The Shenergy Group, one of Shanghai’s energy companies, engaged Suntech’s system integration team to design, manufacture, and install the two solar systems. The Theme Pavilion features a 2.8MW integrated solar system comprised of 96 custom-designed triangular sections and covers an area of 31,104sqmt.
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.
Dr Zhengrong Shi, chairman and CEO of Suntech, said: ”The use of solar energy systems to power the China and Theme pavilions clearly reflects the spirit of this year’s Shanghai World Expo, and its theme, better city better life.
”With the combination of advanced solar technologies and architecture, we can seamlessly integrate solar systems into a building’s structure. These promising capabilities will help to reduce the urban carbon footprint and facilitate sustainable development.”
Suntech has completed a range of building-integrated solar systems including the 120kW Beijing Jingya Hotel curtain wall, an 800kW system at the Wuxi Airport, and the 1MW BIPV facade at Suntech’s new headquarters in Wuxi. Suntech also completed a 10MW utility-scale solar power project in Shizuishan, China.
Suntech designs, develops, manufactures, and markets solar products for electric power applications in the residential, commercial, industrial, and public utility sectors.
