The Adrano Project

The aim of the Adrano Photovoltaic Project is to permit direct on site testing and comparison of different P.V. generators.

The Project includes the design, fabrication, installation and testing of four 2.5-3 kW blocks, representing two different types of fixed flat-plate modules and one type of sun-tracking modules.

Each block consists of the array (P.V. modules, sun-tracker devices, support structures, wiring connectors, protection devices), the power conditioning system (MPPT-inverter) and the suitable instrumentation. Therefore each block is a fully independent P.V. system able to supply electric energy to a 380 V, 50 Hz three-phase line.

Furthermore, two experimental 200 W_p systems with GaAs cells and amorphous silicon cells are installed in the same area for the testing of these particular technologies.