Shinshung E&G introduced a contract to provide 47 MW of PV modules for a floating photo voltaic mission at Imha Dam in Gyeongsangbuk-do province, South Korea.

The mission, billed as the most important of its form in South Korea, can also be the primary built-in renewable power complicated within the nation. This signifies that it’s led by the native authorities and residents. So far, 4,500 native residents have invested within the mission.

Under the phrases of the contract, Shinshung E&G will provide all 47 MW of photo voltaic modules required. A Shinshung E&G spokesperson mentioned pv journal that development will start in July, to be accomplished in December.

The set up of the plant is anticipated to chop roughly 26,000 tons of carbon per 12 months and supply electrical energy for about 16,000 households.

“It is important that our modules have been provided for the nation’s first built-in complicated floating photo voltaic mission,” mentioned Choi Soo-ok, vice chairman of Shinsung E&G’s renewable power division.

Shinshung E&G entered the photo voltaic trade in 2007 and at the moment operates a photo voltaic module manufacturing line with an annual capability of 600 MW.

Earlier this month, the corporate signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore-based Peak Energy and YSP to collectively develop a 50 MW photo voltaic rooftop portfolio in South Korea. The settlement follows current regulatory modifications from the South Korean authorities to facilitate the deployment of photo voltaic on small plots of land and usable rooftops.

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