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Silex announce Australia's largest CPV Power Station
Silex Systems Limited has announced that it has started operation of Australia's largest CPV Solar Power Station.
The grid-connected facility in Mildura, North West Victoria will be used for the demonstration of Solar Systems' proprietary 'Dense Array' CPV solar conversion system.
When fully operational the plant will have a capacity of 1.5 megawatts (MW) - enough to power up to 500 average sized homes.
Silex CEO Dr Michael Goldsworthy said, "The commencement of operations at our Mildura Demonstration Facility is a significant milestone in the commercialisation of Solar Systems' unique 'Dense Array' CPV technology. The first array consisting of 10 dish systems has been successfully commissioned and is operational, with the remaining three arrays of 30 dishes to be brought online progressively over the next few weeks" said Dr Goldsworthy.
"We are very excited about the commercial prospects for this technology, which will potentially provide very low cost electricity from large utility-scale solar power station projects planned for deployment around the world." he added.
The Mildura Demonstration Facility and associated product development program has received strong financial support from the Victorian State Government with a $10 million funding package, as well as some additional financial support from the Australian Federal Government.
The planning phase for the next stage continues with construction commencement expected late in CY 2014.