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Solar power plant in Don Quijote

Characteristics of our photovoltaic solar power plant in Don Quijote

Don Quijote solar power plant – Table I
Plant PV modules Surface area (Has) Strings Inverters
Don Quijote 72.900 40 4.050 1.350
Don Quijote solar power plant – Table II
Plant Available radiation Estimated sunshine hours Capture area
Don Quijote 1.884 kWh/m2 1.593 kWh/kWp 108.257 m2

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  • Site area of 40 Has
  • 150 photovoltaic generating units (PVUs) each of 102,06 kW
  • 48,600 Kyocera KD210GHP2 photovoltaic modules
  • 24,300 Suntech STP210-18/Ud photovoltaic modules
  • More than 4.050 strings of 18 photovoltaic modules linked in series
  • 1.350 SMA SMC11000TL outdoor inverters
  • Estimated solar radiation available of 1,884 kWh/m2 per year
  • 1,590 peak sunshine hours
  • Excellent air temperature, purity and density conditions
  • Three 20 KV electric rings channel the energy to three independent sub-stations for distribution and metering
  • Fifteen 1.000 KVA transformers increase the voltage from 400 V to 20 KV
  • Permanent on-line monitoring allows data acquisition, error control and follow-up. Constant verification of operational parameters and energy output
  • Tilt angle of modules: 30º
  • Total capture area: 108.256,5 m2
  • 6.000 six-metre long sets of hot dipped galvanised steel structures (1,650 T)
  • Foundations comprising 12.900 reinforced concrete piles, 40 cm in diameter and 0,80 m in depth
  • Comprehensive security system (theft prevention, perimeter fence, infrared emitters and sensors and closed circuit TV system)