Eight Module Producers Tapped for ProLogis Rooftop Photovoltaic Test Site in Denver
Source/Type: News - Staff reports

Author: CompoundSemi News Staff

May 19, 2010... The ProLogis real estate company has unveiled its new rooftop photovoltaic test site in Denver, Colorado. The site produces a total of 11 kWp from 99 solar photovoltaic modules. Eight different photovoltaic module manufacturers produced the modules. The manufacturers include: Ascent Solar, First Solar, GS-Solar, MiaSole, Solyndra, Suniva, United Solar Ovonic and Xunlight.

ProLogis reports that the site is already generating power and the initial configuration provides side-by-side comparisons of several module technologies, including monocrystalline silicon, glass-on-glass thin film, and membrane-applied thin film modules. In addition, the installation contains 16 individually monitored strings, each designed to test a certain system parameter.

In partnership with HatiCon Solar, ProLogis designed a new racking system for utility-scale rooftop solar installations. Matt Singleton, vice president of renewable energy at ProLogis, commented,  "As a real estate developer and owner, we seek the most compatible solution for our rooftop installations, both in terms of structural loads and roof integrity. This new attached rack design combines standardized, lightweight aluminum parts with the long-term assurance of a maintainable and warrantable watertight connection to our buildings."

The ProLogis Renewable Energy group was formed in 2009 to procure new business, manage installations, and provide development services for renewable energy projects globally. ProLogis has more than 450 million square feet (42 million square meters) of roof space worldwide available for solar photovoltaic installations.

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