Barloworld launches solar energy solution
Global industrial company Barloworld last week launched a high-performance photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solution targeted at Southern Africa’s commercial and industrial (C&I) power segment.
The Cat Thin Film PV solar energy system, available in sizes from 25 kW to 5 MW, can deliver up to 4.3% more energy than conventional crystalline silicon panels. It features Cat-branded PV module technology and is made by First Solar.
“This solution offers our customers the opportunity to invest in reliable, affordable, high-performance PV modules backed by multiple gigawatts of First Solar’s expertise, combined with the familiarity and trust that comes with the Cat brand,” said Barloworld Power solar business development manager Grant Kirchmann.
He aded that the technology is best suited to installation on rooftops or carports for businesses wishing to reduce energy costs and improve ‘green’ credentials.
“It is not only cost efficient and environment friendly but can also be fully integrated with other Cat power technologies renowned for their engineering and reliability.”
The company is currently installing a 300 kW test site at sister company Barloworld Equipment’s Isando campus.
“We’ve seen that thin film is the right technology for the C&I segment in Southern Africa. As we focus our efforts on utility-scale solar in the country, we are confident that Barloworld Power is the right company to drive continued growth for thin film in the C&I segment,” First Solar Africa business development director John Eccles said.
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