Augsburg, January 19, 2016 – meteocontrol GmbH, one of the world’s leading companies for monitoring and quality assurance of photovoltaic systems, has equipped the Pituaçu and Maracanã solar stadiums in Brazil with the safer’Sun Professional remote monitoring system. As a result, the output and status of the PV systems with a total power of around 800 kWp can be permanently displayed and monitored via the online portal. Rapid and targeted intervention in the event of error messages and yield inconsistencies ensures smooth operation and hence maximum solar energy yield. In the future, the PV system of Viracopos International Airport in São Paulo will also be monitored using meteocontrol’s reliable system.
meteocontrol supplied and configured the devices for data recording as well as the software for monitoring the PV systems on the roofs of the Pituaçu and Maracanã football stadiums. WEB’log data loggers are used, which accurately record all relevant system data and transfer it to the safer’Sun Professional online portal for evaluation and monitoring. By comparing these values with the simulated data for the expected energy production, the portal provides extensive yield analyses. The system operators receive a data update every 15 minutes. Visualized clearly, the update is available in graphical and numerical form and as a download for further analyses.
Rapid error detection safeguards operation
Significant deviations in the yield evaluation automatically trigger an error message. The extensive and individually configurable alarm management system immediately informs the operation managers in the event of faults and prevents yield losses caused by insidious errors. Maintenance and repair costs are reduced, and smooth operation maximizes yield and profit.
meteocontrol increases its presence in South America
“We’re particularly pleased to be the monitoring partner for the pilot projects in the Brazilian PV market,” says Martin Schneider, Managing Director of meteocontrol. “When it comes to increasing our company’s international presence, we’re focusing not only on Asia but also on Latin America.” That’s why meteocontrol is stepping up collaboration with established local PV service provides to ensure that systems are installed, commissioned and operated correctly. A further joint German/Brazilian project is currently nearing completion: The 117 kWp system at Viracopos Airport in São Paulo will also be monitored in future using the meteocontrol system.
In the run-up to the 2014 Football World Cup, various flagship projects resulted in five of the twelve sporting arenas in Brazil being equipped with network-coupled photovoltaic systems. As well as being a source of prestige for the country, the football stadiums with solar roofs were designed to draw attention to the government’s climate-conscious energy strategy and boost the local PV market. In 2012, the first-division Pituaçu Stadium in Salvador de Bahia became the first solar football stadium in Latin America with a 400-kilowatt system. Two years later, the famous Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro followed in its footsteps with a 380-kilowatt system.
About meteocontrol
meteocontrol, EU headquarter based in Augsburg, Germany and APMEA headquarter based in Shanghai (China), with offices and branches in Lyon (France), Madrid (Spain), Milan (Italy), Chicago (U.S.A.) and Moers (Germany) offers energy and weather data management, yield reports, quality audits and technical due diligence as well as monitoring of PV systems of all sizes. meteocontrol has more than 40 years of expertise in renewable energy systems and has so far been involved in projects with a total investment volume of more than 13 billion Euros. In addition, meteocontrol is the market leader for professional remote monitoring of PV systems. meteocontrol monitors around 40,500 PV systems around the globe with a total power of over 10,7 GWp. meteocontrol is a member of SFCE Shunfeng International Clean Energy Limited.
Further information: www.meteocontrol.com
