August 12, 2014 - Hanwha Q CELLS announced today that it has completed its first solar park in Portugal as engineering, procurement and construction provider (EPC). The installation in the municipality of Montijo (South-East of Lisbon) features around 51,000 of Q CELLS Q.PRO-G3 modules.
The power plant has been fully connected to the grid in May 2014. The 13.3MW plant is expected to provide clean energy to some 5,475 local households with an average consumption of 4,000kWh per year. Hanwha Q CELLS has built the plant within five weeks, with an additional time for connecting it to the grid and completing all test runs.
"The PV system in Portugal proves Hanwha Q CELLS´ expertise as full-service-provider regarding the development and EPC of PV power plants," said Frank Danielzik, Vice President Development/Sales & EPC at Hanwha Q CELLS. "Investors in PV projects are looking for reliable contractors offering top-quality modules, excellent services and strong financial stability to guarantee their project´s successful realization as well as long-term operation."