A large solar greenhouse to grow flowers and plants but also to produce clean energy. In the country as free Lonato, near Brescia, was just inaugurated the largest photovoltaic glass of Italy that will allow a saving of 759 tonnes of CO2 every year.

The plant. For a total investment of EUR 5 million (including design) was created by Ray Energy, Lombard specializes in renewable energy from solar photovoltaic modules and consists of 4,800 Mitsubishi Electric PV-MF PV-185TD4 power each of 185W inverter and 5 SIAC / Siel Soleil model of 200 kWp each. The height within the structure of 5.20 meters and side walls are made of glass to allow light to filter as much as possible, given the opacity of the panels that have an inclination of 24 degrees.

Power and energy efficiency. The greenhouse, which covers a total area of 15 thousand square meters of photovoltaic modules in 6825, has a power (installed) equal to 888 kWp of photovoltaic modules by using Mitsubishi Electric's latest generation of polycrystalline silicon, which are characterized by a ' total efficiency of 13.4% a year and allow electricity to 1.1 million kWh.

Architectural integration. "It's long lasting achievements for which it provides a lifetime of 30 years, and the particularities of these systems is that they are made on the coverage of agricultural greenhouses mode full architectural integration, namely PV modules replace elements completely cover the greenhouse, without compromising the usability of the underlying soil, which may continue to be cultivated, "says Walter Seva, Division Manager Mitsubishi Electric Europe - PV. "For our country - continues Seva - this is a truly innovative system for both the methods of using the panels for both its large size. Similar and even greater exist only in the Netherlands where greenhouse cultivation has a long tradition. The challenge, in fact, is to import this model elsewhere, particularly in Liguria where ortoflorivivaismo greenhouse is very popular. "

Less pollution. The development of photovoltaic industry in this area is promising view the rest of the natural need for solar power plants and flowers. The ortoflorivivaismo greenhouse, thanks to the structures of glass and aluminum is particularly encouraging the application of photovoltaic panels, thus, a significant cost savings and a great respect visual and environmental impact. "The energy produced in terms of environmental sustainability, can significantly reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere than the production of electricity from traditional sources. Moreover public incentives provided by Energy Bill will allow a rapid return on investment, perhaps as early as 2010, "says Luke Still, CEO of Ray Energy Ltd.

Destination. "The system we are working for about a year will allow the owner of the greenhouse to grow crops before this summer and waiting for the harvest can sell the clean energy produced," concluded Still.

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