The center of the North Banat District – Kikinda municipality – has gained another pillar of energy security after the trial operation of the “B2 Sunspot” solar power plant began on Friday, December 20. This milestone adds to the wealth of clean energy sources in Banat and across Serbia.
MT-KOMEX, a company renowned for its numerous projects and as the contractor for the largest solar power plant in the country, has taken on the construction of the “B2 Sunspot” solar power plant in Kikinda. With a capacity of 7 MW, the project will annually strengthen the power grid with an additional 11,000 MWh of green energy.
The solar power plant spans 8,500 square meters, located on a former landfill site. This transformation has led to ecological revitalization on multiple levels. In addition to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, the project has converted previously unproductive land into a functional and productive site. The transition from an abandoned area to a modern energy facility was made easier with the advantage of existing infrastructure, which significantly facilitated construction efforts.
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The solar power plant utilizes bifacial panels from Canadian Solar, each with a capacity of 660 Wp. Thanks to their ability to absorb sunlight from both sides, these panels achieve significantly more efficient energy production. During operation, the energy will be converted by 70 Fronius Tauro Eco 100-3-P inverters, supported by seven energy transformers, each rated at 1,000 kVA. The construction was provided by Turkish manufacturer Kıraç Metal. The equipment’s configuration and operational design will ensure the projected annual production is met.
In terms of legal conditions, the “B2 Sunspot” plant was among the winners of the first auctions held by the Ministry of Mining and Energy of the Republic of Serbia. Following this, contracts were signed for the purchase of electricity and balancing responsibility with the joint-stock company “Elektroprivreda Srbije” (EPS). This marks the first time EPS has signed contracts for the trial and permanent operation of a solar power plant, with agreements spanning 15 years.
Upon commissioning the plant for trial operation, MT-KOMEX’s expert team expressed gratitude to the Kikinda municipality and relevant energy institutions, particularly “Elektroprivreda Srbije,” for their support and partnership, which enabled the realization of this important endeavor. Projects like this become a reality only through the collaborative engagement of all stakeholders.
Based on prior experience, the new “B2 Sunspot” solar power plant will not only contribute to sustainable development but also demonstrate that innovative approaches can create valuable resources on sites that were previously neglected.
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