Customer LoginVERONA, Italy, May 6, 2010 –Solyndra, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for commercial rooftops, and Enerqos Group, a leading Italian supplier of solar systems and plants, today announced the completion of a 200 kWp project for Nova Coop, one of the largest distribution chains in the Piedmont region of Italy. A rooftop installation in Villa Dossola, in the Vibo Valencia province of Italy, was connected at end of April and represents the first phase of a multi-store installation project.
"Nova Coop is showing strong leadership and demonstrating their commitment to the environment by utilizing unused roof-top space to generate solar energy," said Clemens Jargon, Solyndra's Managing Director for Europe. "We are pleased to be working with the Enerqos Group to implement our unique solar technology on what will ultimately be more than 15 Nova Coop distribution centers in Italy."
Enerqos has implemented the Solyndra system through its Industrial Roof Business Unit and with the help of local partner, PhotoVoltaic Systems.
"Solyndra offers many benefits for our customers including superior wind performance, light weight and fast installation," commented Giovanni Landi, head of Enerqos' Industrial Roofs Business Unit of Enerqos. "Working closely with Solyndra we are able to deliver the lowest balance of system costs and best return on investment for our customer, Nova Coop."
The Solyndra panels use thin-film technology and cylindrical modules which capture sunlight across a 360-degree photovoltaic surface capable of directly converting, diffusing and reflecting sunlight into electricity. Using these panels in an industrial rooftop photovoltaic installation allows more energy to be generated and significantly reduces installation costs.
Solyndra is exhibiting at SolarExpo 2010 in Verona Italy, May 5-7, in Hall 5, Stand B5.1.
About Enerqos
Enerqos is one of Italy's largest turnkey suppliers of solar systems and plants. Its headquarters are located in Milan and the company has offices in Navacchio (Pisa), Palermo, as well as subsidiaries in France and Greece. The company was created three years ago by a group of managers with relevant international experience, and has succeeded in establishing itself as a key player in the solar parks and PV systems industry in Europe. Recently, Climate Change Capital, a private equity fund specialised in renewable energies and energy efficiency, invested €10M in the company. For further information please contact Valentina Maggiore at valentina.maggiore@enerqos.com or +39 0224937301
About Solyndra
Headquartered in Fremont, Calif., Solyndra designs and manufactures photovoltaic systems, comprised of panels and mounts, for the commercial rooftop market. Using proprietary cylindrical modules and thin film technology, Solyndra systems are designed to provide the lowest cost of electricity and the highest kilowatt hour production per rooftop for typical installations.
For press inquiries please contact Dave Miller, david.miller@solyndra.com or or (510) 440-3337.