University of Arizona CPV Array

The University of Arizona CPV Array is a 2.38 MWp (2.0 MWAC) concentrator photovoltaics (CPV) power station in Tucson, Arizona. It consists of 34 Amonix 7700 systems constructed in the Solar Zone of the University of Arizona's Science and Technology Park (UASTP). [1] [2] It uses all three of the methods available to increase efficiency: dual-axis tracking, fresnel lens sunlight concentrators, and multi-junction cells. [3] The annual electricity production is expected to be about 3.5 GW·h, and is being sold to Tucson Electric Power (TEP) under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA). [4]

University of Arizona CPV Array
CountryUnited States
LocationTucson, Arizona
Coordinates32°06′29″N 110°49′29″W
StatusOperational
Commission date2012
Owner(s)Arzon Solar
Solar farm
TypeCPV
Site area12 acres (5 ha)
Power generation
Units operational34 Amonix 7700
Nameplate capacity2.38 MWp, 2.0 MWAC
Capacity factor20% (per estimated annual prod.)
Annual net output3.5 GW·h, 290 MW·h/acre

Electricity production
Generation (MW·h) of UASTP CPV Array[5]
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20110007226805654384394885465193774,774
20125161791244244794965335365474544124,196
20131351691982262562832752702884002652553,018
2014118119168176206209192170179162127861,913
2015446284103104106102109877770591,009
20166073869211311011491848367651,036
201734788967774475

See also

References
  1. "Towers of power: UA tech park gains world-class solar panels". 29 April 2011. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  2. "Amonix Unveils High-Performance Concentrated Photovoltaic Installation at the World's Premier Showcase for Utility-Scale Solar Energy Systems" (Press release). 28 April 2011. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  3. "Arzon-Amonix Utility Scale Solar Products". Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  4. "TEP-UASTP Amonix". Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  5. "Arzon Solar UASTP Solar Power Station, Monthly". Electricity Data Browser. Energy Information Administration. Retrieved January 13, 2019.


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