| Some of the projects installed using GPV’s Solar Power Modules carried out by Switchpower. |
 Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg
Switchpower designed and installed Sweden’s best known and largest solar PV power system at Ullevi, the football and athletics stadium located in Gothenburg, West Sweden. The scope of this system can be understood by noting that its produced electricity is enough to power the stadium’s floodlights during an entire season.
Peak effect: 86,4 kWp
Modules used: GPV 185Wp & 190Wp (451 pcs)
Area covered: 590m²
Expected annual production: 65MWh
Background
During the 1995 European Athletics Championship, the Ullevi arena received much praise for its ecological profile. As an environmentally certified operator of the arena, the client GotEvent AB, was looking to further improve its exceptional rack-record in environmental management performance and build upon the successes of previous sporting events. Through investments in renewable energy technology, GotEvent and the City of Gothenburg demonstrate their responsibility in contributing to a sustainable energy future. |
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Fläckebo Church, Sala
Switchpower was assigned with the design, procurement and installation of a 25 kWp PV system at Fläckebo Church in Sala for the Swedish Church in January, 2006.
Peak effect: 24,8 kWp
Modules used: GPV165Wp (150 pcs)
Area covered: 200m²
Expected annual production: 20MWh
Background
As part of its explicit policy to accelerate sustainable development and in an attempt to reduce its energy costs, the Swedish Church took the initiative in 2004 to apply for the installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) power system at Fläckebo Church. The permit was denied by the County Council in a ruling based on a statement by the National Heritage Board that a solar PV system would "distort the church’s appearance". In a bold move and show of determination, however, the Swedish Church daringly persisted in its endeavour and applied for subsidised funding to cover a PV installation at an adjacent, church owned barn in the nearby area. Legal processes have since been set in motion to appeal against this decision – a successful appeal will lead to an additional PV system on the church’s rooftop. |
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MedicHus, Gothenburg
MedicHus, Management Company of retirement homes, in Gothenburg assigned Switchpower to design and develop Building-Integrated PV systems on three of their properties, during the summer of 2006.
Peak effect: 74 kWp
Modules used: GPV 165/175/185Wp
Area covered: 600m²
Expected annual production: 55MWh
Background
Medichus is working with a clear policy to become more efficient energy users and to act as a leader within sustainable development. To emphasize this, three buildings have been honoured with PV-systems of different sizes and shapes. They are all three very good demonstrations on how PV could be integrated in to the buildings architecture. |
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Tre Vapen (Gärdet), Stockholm
Assigned by Akademiska Hus Stockholm AB, Switchpower designed and installed a 25kWp PV system on the estates that house both Headquarters of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency in spring, 2007.
Peak effect: 25kWp
Modules used: 170Wp (150pcs)
Area covered: 220m²
Expected annual production: 20MWh |
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Åkeshovshallen, Stockholm
Summer 2007 Switchpower was assigned to design and install a PV system of remarkable design at the Åkeshov sports facilities in Stockholm.
Peak effect: 53kWp
Modules used: 145/175Wp (90/240 pcs)
Area covered: 410m²
Expected annual production: 40MWh |
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Schools in Älvsjö, Stockholm
Switchpower designed and installed a total of 10 PV systems at the same number of schools in Älvsjö, early spring 2007.
Peak effect: 34,3 kWp
Modules used: 185/190Wp (196 pcs)
Area covered: 260m²
Expected annual production: 26MWh
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| Projects installed by Getek AS in Norway |
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Vestagderklinikken, Kristiansand
A 5 kWp grid connected solar array installed at ‘Vestagderklinikken’ in Kristiansand, Norway during the winter of 2004. This project was initiated by PV North to gain experience on building integrated PV solutions in Scandinavia.
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Forskningsparken, Oslo
Norway’s largest PV plant was delivered and mounted by Getek AS in the year 2006, the customer was Norsk Solkraft.
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Getek Office, Hommelvik
In autumn 2007 GETEK disconnected its premises from the utility company. They are now producing their own power by means of a combined PV, wind and diesel generator solutions.
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| Sponsored projects |
Toppstugan, Dundret Gällivare
GPV sponsored Toppstugan with an 85Wp solar module which provides the cabin with all its electricity. |
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Galgbackens Icelandic Horse Centre, Sakajärvi
GPV sponsored Galgbacken’s Icelandic Horse Centre with a 165Wp Solar Power Module in 2007. This helps to keep the horses with water during the winter months when the temperature can drop to -30°C or below. |
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