JA Solar announced that it supplied modules for the world’s largest floating solar power plant.
The 40 MW floating PV solar system is installed in a former flooded coal mining region in Huainan City, Anhui province, China.
The solar project was connected in May 2017, and has the capacity to provide most of the light and air conditioning to a nearby city.The mono double-glass modules used in the project were all manufactured by JA Solar.
Floating PV is an exciting new emerging market, with the potential for rapid growth, according to JA Solar. Demand is expanding for floating PV, especially on islands, because the cost of water surface is generally lower than the cost of land.
In addition, the evaporative cooling effect of water helps to reduce module temperature, which promotes module efficiency and prevents degradation.
JA Solar chairman and CEO Baofang Jin said, “We are excited by the opportunity to contribute to such a prominent project. JA will continue its efforts to develop, innovative and improve product technology, which will enable us to participate in similar pioneering solar projects.”