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Clean Energy Takes to the Skies with Upsolar and Solstyce
Joint venture Novengo 3 brings 545 kWp array to Angoulême-Cognac International Airport
PARIS – November 25, 2014 – Upsolar, a leading provider of solar PV modules, today announced the commissioning of a 545-kWp solar system for the Angoulême-Cognac International Airport in France. The project—a 445-kWp installation atop 206 parking spots, and a 100-kWp array on the hangar rooftop—is the most recent collaboration between Upsolar and Solstyce, a local
engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services provider. The companies established two joint
ventures, Novengo 2 and Novengo 3, to develop the carport and rooftop systems, respectively.
Occupying an area of 2,850 m², the PV system generates enough clean power—600,000 kWh per year—to satisfy approximately 10 percent of the town’s residential energy consumption. In the construction phase alone, the project provided nearly 5,000 hours of employment opportunities for regional businesses. Over the lifetime of the project – estimated at 35 years – management of the plant is estimated to add an additional 3800 hours of employment opportunities.
“In recent years, our partnership with Solstyce has empowered businesses and schools throughout France to take control of their electricity bills and enhance sustainability efforts with clean energy,” said Sébastien Prioux, managing director at Upsolar Europe. “Together, we’re not just building solar PV systems—we’re building reliable, long-term investment opportunities.”
The Angoulême-Cognac International Airport system was inaugurated during a formal ceremony on November 20, attended by Nicole Bonnefoy, president of the Syndicat mixte des Aéroports de Charente (SMAC). This partnership is part of a long-term development of renewable energy in the region of Charente. Since 2010, Solstyce and Upsolar have been in collaboration with the General Council of Charente to bring solar systems to the rooftops of regional high schools, as well as SMAC and the Angoulême Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) to outfit airport buildings and facilities. Nearly 1.48 MWp of solar capacity are now in operation across 14 production sites through the Novengo joint venture, a significant contribution to the local governments’ commitment to the pursuit of sustainability.
“As a France-based company, we feel a responsibility to help fight climate change and support the economy here at home,” said Guillaume David, president at Solstyce. “Teaming with Upsolar allows us to simultaneously tackle each goal, and we look forward to bringing a host of new projects to life.”
The 545 kWp project from Novengo 3 generates enough electricity to power 171 homes.
About Upsolar
Upsolar develops and produces high quality solar PV modules, offering a secure long-term investment for customers around the world. Bolstered by a commitment to product R&D and support from its flexible manufacturing platforms, Upsolar ensures top-tier performance and reliability while maintaining an asset light approach to its business. All Upsolar products are backed by industry-leading product and performance guarantees to ensure superior performance over the lifetime of each system. Upsolar also champions environmental sustainability through key sponsorships and environmental initiatives. To learn more about Upsolar, its products or its sustainability efforts, please visit www.upsolar.com.
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About Solstyce
Solstyce is a privately owned French company which specializes in designing, building and operating large scale photovoltaic power plants. Thanks to a versatile engineering department, Solstyce stands out by its advanced technical expertise and innovative approach, especially in dealing with the technical and legal aspects of complex projects (public access buildings, high-rise buildings, etc). Solstyce brings together its technical expertise and highest standards of quality and value in order to develop photovoltaic projects from start to finish on behalf of architects, local authorities, landowners and industrial facilities. Through each power plant delivered by Solstyce, the company reaffirms its commitment to projects that showcase advanced architectural performance and high environmental quality. Solstyce is an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company. For more information, visit www.solstyce.fr and www.solstyce.co.uk.
Media Contacts
Upsolar
Noemie Bourdin Marketing & Branding Director, Upsolar Europe SAS +33 1 83 62 02 00 [email protected]
Solstyce
Guillaume David President, Solstyce SAS +33 1 83 62 13 27 [email protected]