The Italian photovoltaic company Solon and the logistics firm Interporto di Padova signed an agreement to erect the world’s largest photovoltaic roof-mounted system in Padua, Italy.
According to the agreement, Interporto di Padova will provide 250,000 m² of space on the rooftop of its logistics center for the construction of this power station. With a nominal capacity of 15 MWp, the PV system will generate 17 million kWh of power per year. Construction is to begin in September 2009. Solon S.p.A. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Berlin-based Solon SE. The project will employ up to 450 people. Approximately 67,500 modules will be manufactured locally by Solon S.p.A. and then installed on 250,000 m² of rooftop space. Upon completion the power station is expected to generate enough energy for 5,000 households, which will result in emissions savings of 9,000 metric tons of CO2 or about 3,200 metric tons of crude oil.
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