Studies for a 5.3 MWe Ground Photovoltaic Power Plant at Montaiguet

Client

Canopy SA, Paris

Contributor

A4 architectural firm in Aix-en-Provence

Services

• Basic pilot studies, including study of regulatory constraints, technical study for generator, electrical connection study, water flow study, preparation of technical and financial proposal packets and operating permit application, and preliminary planning of work.
   
• Final pilot studies, including topographical layouts, wind resistance study, lightning risk, cooperation with SPS [health and safety] coordinator, development of final plans and assistance with formalising work contracts.
   
• Executive project management assistance during the construction phase of the power plant, including marking property boundaries, proofs of posting of building permit, start-up of the work, management of work performance, site meetings, acceptance of work and development of acceptance file.

Completion

2010/Duration 15 months

Cost of Work

€ 19 million

Project Description

The Canopy company plans to build a ground photovoltaic solar power plant with peak power of 5.3 MW, located in the municipality of Aix-en-Provence. The prospective site is located south of Aix-en-Provence on the Montaiguet limestone massif. It covers an area of about 37 ha; the power plant will occupy about 6 ha of this. The photovoltaic power plant will consist of 5,120 photovoltaic modules of crystalline silicon, facing due south and inclined at 32°.

On behalf of Canopy, BG is completing all of the basic and final pilot studies and providing executive project management assistance during the construction phase. This facility is expected to begin operating in 2011.