SYDNEY, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinasolar, a
global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, has
partnered with Casella Family Brands, one of Australia's largest family-owned wineries, to
inaugurate a 5.7MW solar farm near its production site in Yenda,
New South Wales, Australia.
Themulti-million dollar solar farm, comprises 8730 Trinasolar
low voltage Vertex 650-655W (DEG21C.20) bifacial modules mounted on
approximately one hundred TrinaTracker (a business unit of
Trinasolar) Vanguard 2P trackers, capable of generating 11.53GWh of
electricity annually. This output will fulfill approximately 35% of
the power needs of the Yenda facility, which processes and bottles
the majority of Casella Family Brands' portfolio, including the
world-renowned [yellow tail] wine.
The solar farm also marks a paradigm shift as it's the first in
the entire Asia Pacific region to
fully integrate Vanguard 2P trackers with these large format low
voltage 650-655W modules. This combination results in significant
savings on electrical components and installation labour, and a
significant levelized cost of energy (LCOE) reduction as more
large-size modules in longer electrical strings, and therefore more
overall generation capacity, can be mounted on each tracker. As the
industry's only total solutions provider, Trinasolar has a unique
top-down perspective on the technological know-how on how to
overcome large module-tracker stability challenges due to increased
wind load caused by the size of the modules, which are now
approximately 60% larger in area and 20% longer than the previous
incarnation of modules only a couple of years ago. It conducted
comprehensive wind tunnel tests with CPP and RWDI, the world's
leading wind energy consultancies to unequivocally ensure and
validate tracker stability in combination with these ultra-high
power modules. Moreover, its intelligent tracking algorithm, known
as SuperTrack, leverages AI to optimize panel tilt, further
enhancing energy generation by more than 3%. Additionally,
TrinaTracker's Trina Smart Cloud, a
tracker-side photovoltaic power station digital platform, ensures
remote operations and maintenance diagnostics for maximum
efficiency and reliability.
By choosing to select both module and tracker technology as an
integrated solution from Trinasolar, Casella Family Brands, as a
long-term system owner and operator, can enjoy greater assurance of
long-term support and availability of spare parts for the entirety
of the asset's operating lifetime. Trinasolar has scored 100% in
the BloombergNEF (BNEF) Bankability Survey for the past seven
years, underscoring its reliability and financial stability through
the use of its products and services.
The solar farm is a significant milestone in Australia's renewable energy landscape. In the
2020-21 financial year, Australia's wine sector emitted more than 1.77
million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent into the atmosphere.
Wine Australia's aims to reduce
emissions across the supply chain by 42 per cent by 2030 using
increased renewable electricity. As one of Australia's largest wineries, the new solar
farm is the first step in Casella Family Brands' journey to
reducing its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving 100% by
2050.
"Solar energy is the most significant contributor to achieving
our net-zero emissions pathway. When we decided to build a large
solar farm to generate clean electricity for our production site,
we wanted to partner with a leading manufacturer able to provide
best-in-class, innovative solutions. Trinasolar pioneers solar
technologies that are continuously evolving to meet the needs of
the market. For our project, they designed Australia's largest 2-panel tracking system
and supplied both the tracking system and the solar panels.
Trinasolar's support has been instrumental in achieving a
successful outcome." Flaminio
Dondina, General Manager - Procurement - Distribution –
Strategy.
Edison Zhou, the Head of
Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands at Trinasolar
Asia Pacific, said, "Trinasolar is proud to support Casella Family
Brands on this landmark project together with engineering,
procurement and construction (EPC) provider Next Generation
Electrical (NGE). Our cutting-edge solar solutions, coupled with
innovative tracking technology, have enabled Casella Family Brands
to harness the power of the sun on an unprecedented scale. This
collaboration exemplifies our commitment to driving sustainable
development and reshaping the future of renewable energy in
Australia."
By harnessing Trinasolar's market-leading solutions, Casella
Family Brands sets a new standard for sustainability within the
beverage industry, reaffirming its commitment to environmental
stewardship and paving the way for a greener tomorrow.
Notes to Editor:
* When we refer to the largest solar power
facility in the Australian beverage sector, to
quantify the statement 'largest' we are referring to
the amount of clean energy the solar farm is capable of
producing.
This statistic was verified by SunWiz, Australia's pre-eminent market analyst.
SunWiz tracks information on every Australian solar system and
keeps detailed records of each solar system over 0.1MW in
size.
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Casella Family Brands' new solar facility in Yenda, NSW.
Photographer credit Vince
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About Trinasolar
Founded in 1997, Trinasolar Co., Ltd. (stock symbol: Trinasolar;
stock code: 688599) is mainly engaged in PV products, PV systems
and smart energy. PV products include R&D, production and sales
of PV modules. PV systems consist of power stations and system
products. Smart energy mainly comprises PV power generation and
operation & maintenance, smart solutions for energy storage,
smart microgrid, and development and sales of multi-energy systems.
With the strategic goal of "Creating a new industrial ecosystem led
by Trinasolar, and promoting Trinasolar as a leader in smart PV and
energy storage solutions ", we are committed to leading the way in
smart PV and energy storage solutions and facilitating the
transformation of new power systems for a net-zero future. On
June 10, 2020, Trinasolar was listed
on the Science and Technology Innovation Board (STAR Market) of the
Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE). It is the first PV and energy
storage company that has gone public on the STAR Market providing
PV products and systems, as well as smart energy.
About Casella Family Brands
Casella Family Brands (CFB) is Australia's largest family-owned wine company
based in Yenda, New South Wales.
Led by Managing Director John
Casella, it was propelled to the forefront of the export
arena in 2001 by its hugely successful [yellow tail] brand.
CFB is proud to offer a range of distinct and outstanding wines
for every price point and occasion. In addition to [yellow tail],
CFB offers a growing stable of fine wines, including Casella Family
Wines, Peter Lehmann Wines, Brand's
Laira, Morris of Rutherglen, Baileys of Glenrowan, and
Atmata.
For more information, visit www.casellafamilybrands.com.
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