ABB has won an order worth USD 50 million from Actelios SpA, through its subsidiary Actelios Solar SpA, in Italy to supply 3 photovoltaic solar power plants in western Sicily. The plants will have fixed PV modules and a total power capacity of over 13MW. The main plant will be erected in Spinasanta with a capacity of 6MW. Additional plants will be built at Cardonita (3.8MW) and at Sugherotorto (3.3MW). Once connected to the grid, the plants will supply around 19GW hours of renewable electric power each year. This will help avoid the generation of more than 9400tns of carbon dioxide annually, equivalent to the annual emissions of about 3900 fuel efficient cars. The turnkey project includes design, engineering, supply and commissioning of the power plants, as well as the medium voltage distribution link that will connect the plants to the national grid. ABB will supply transformers, medium and low voltage switchgear, protection devices and an advanced control system, with remote control and diagnostic capability, to optimize operations and ensure maximum efficiency. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2010.
