Enphase
Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH), today announced that EnviroGroup, a
specialist provider of renewable energy products and systems for
commercial applications, government clients and residential home owners,
has successfully installed Australia’s largest grid-connected solar
power system with Enphase microinverters, in conjunction with Yingli
Green Energy, known as “Yingli Solar”, at the Glenlyn Aged Care Facility
in Glenroy, Victoria.
This 100kW installation is expected to generate over 392kWh of solar
energy daily – which is approximately 50 percent of Glenlyn’s
electricity requirements – to power the center’s operational and cooling
facilities, particularly in periods of peak daytime demand.
EnviroGroup has installed 399 Yingli Solar high efficiency
multicrystalline panels with Enphase microinverters attached to each
individual panel. The microinverters communicate over existing power
lines with the Envoy Communications Gateway, which reports production
data to the Enphase Enlighten software platform. Enlighten closely
monitors the performance of the entire solar system to ensure it is
operating at maximum efficiency. This is an added measure designed to
protect the facility’s investment in solar PV.
This installation was designed and configured by EnviroGroup in close
consultation with Enphase to meet the highly regulated requirements
imposed on aged care facilities. By pairing Enphase microinverters with
Yingli Solar PV panels, EnviroGroup expects Glenlyn to achieve annual
energy production of 124.5MWh and to reduce its annual carbon emissions
by 163 tons a year.
Cameron Munro, CEO of EnviroGroup, said, “Glenlyn Aged Care Facility
approached us with very specific requirements as they needed a solar
system that could fit within the design of their rooftop, which has
limited internal space to locate solar inverters. Having residents in
care, we had to complete the installation of the project within a very
tight timeframe and without any interruptions to their power supply.
“EnviroGroup was confident in recommending Yingli Solar and Enphase as
these companies have a proven track record in providing quality products
and maximizing yield efficiency. I am confident this solution will offer
Glenlyn a significant return on investment right from the start,” Mr.
Munro added.
Nicole Sandhaus, manager of the Glenlyn Aged Care, said, “With
increasing electricity bills, solar power is a sensible alternative as
it will help us to manage our operating costs and reduce Glenlyn’s
impact on the environment. EnviroGroup took the time to understand our
needs and delivered a solution that we believe will meet or exceed our
expectations.”
Daman Cole, commercial director for Yingli Green Energy in Australia,
New Zealand and the Pacific, said, “With Yingli Solar’s wealth of
experience as the world’s largest solar panel manufacturer, our panels
are renowned for quality and high energy yields, resulting in lower
long-term costs. We are delighted to be working with EnviroGroup and
Enphase to rollout our first aged care facility project in Australia.”
Bill Rossi, CMO of Enphase Energy, said, “As the largest array using
Enphase technology in Australia, this installation demonstrates the
value our system brings to commercial solar projects in diverse regions
across the globe. Our intelligent monitoring and analysis software
offers assurance to EnviroGroup and the Glenlyn facility that the system
is performing optimally from any web-enabled device, anywhere in the
world.”
The Glenlyn Aged Care Facility project was developed by EnviroGroup’s
in-house engineering team who were responsible for completing the system
design, electrical design, grid connection and phase balancing.
About Enphase Energy, Inc.
Enphase Energy delivers microinverter technology for the solar industry
that increases energy production, simplifies design and installation,
improves system uptime and reliability, reduces fire safety risk and
provides a platform for intelligent energy management. Our
semiconductor-based microinverter system converts energy at the
individual solar module level and brings a systems-based, high
technology approach to solar energy generation. Connect with Enphase on Facebook
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About EnviroGroup
EnviroGroup is a specialist provider of renewable energy products and
systems for commercial applications, government clients and residential
home owners. Founded in 2004, EnviroGroup is a leading authority in
sustainable technology, with a team of expert engineers and installers
delivering projects Australia wide. In addition, its retail division
EnviroShop offers a large range of equipment, services and
sustainability products to a growing client base. When you engage with
EnviroGroup you are accessing a skill set that is unrivalled in the
energy industry. Our ability to research, plan and implement large scale
renewable energy solutions allows our clients to achieve a significant
competitive advantage. Visit our website http://www.enviroshop.com.au/
or contact us directly on 1300 430 430.
About Yingli Green Energy
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE:YGE), known as “Yingli
Solar,” is the world's largest photovoltaic module manufacturer in terms
of production capacity and shipments. With 2,450 MW of
vertically-integrated annual production capacity, Yingli Green Energy’s
manufacturing covers the photovoltaic value chain from ingot casting and
wafering through solar cell production and module assembly.
Headquartered in Baoding, China, Yingli Green Energy has more than 20
regional subsidiaries and branch offices and has distributed more than
7,000 MW PV modules to customers worldwide. For more information please
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