Suntrix CPV system deployed in China power plant

 A 200KW high-concentration pv power plant featuring Suntrix tracking systems  has been opened by Qingdao HG Solar Energy in China. It is also equipped with modules with Cyrium III-V solar cells.

Construction of the HCPV system began in November 2010 and was completed this month.

“Cyrium has been working for more than a year to establish a presence in the Chinese market. Our relationship with a great company like Suntrix is just the first step in our efforts to bring Cyrium’s patented QDEC [quantum dot enhanced cell] concentrator photovoltaic technology to the Chinese market,” said Harry Rozakis, CEO/president of Ottawa-based Cyrium. “The Qingdao project is a terrific example of what can happen when government and industry work together to drive clean technology.”

”The plant is operating with a system efficiency of 25 per cent,” said Guy Rong, CEO of Suntrix, which is headquartered in Shanghai. “Means this station is not only the highest scale of HCPV in production, but also the highest efficiency for photoelectric conversion in China.”

Collaboration on this demonstration project began several months ago between Suntrix and Cyrium Technologies and highlights the opportunity that exists in China for HCPV systems, according to the companies.

Cyrium received support from Environment Canada’s Asia Pacific Partners  program, as part of the Canadian government’s efforts to bring Canadian and China-based companies together to facilitate cross-border collaboration on cleantech projects