Sanko. Chiyoda and Solar Frontier work on large-scale PV generation system

JAPAN: Sanko Real Estate Co. Ltd, Chiyoda Corp. and Solar Frontier KK will work together on the Ise Futami Mega Solar Hikarinomachi to construct a large-scale PV generation system in Ise-shi, Mie.

Solar Frontier will provide the PV modules and Chiyoda will be responsible for designing and constructing the system for Sanko. Solar Frontier was selected as a result of high-appraisal for its CIS thin-film PV module, which has superior generation performance and environmental advantages.

Chiyoda was selected because of its in-depth knowledge of solar energy design and an ability to execute projects. The construction is scheduled to begin in Dec. 2012, and production of solar power will begin in the spring of 2013.

The project will be constructed on a site (approx. 7 hectares) adjacent to the Hikarinomachi (Town of Light), a large-scale residential estate being developed by Sanko at Futami-cho, Ise-shi, Mie. Approximately 32,300 PV modules will be installed, which will have an output capacity of 5.2 MW to generate 6 million kWh annually.