Sustainability Starts on the Roof

We live in a time when electricity demand will continue to increase, which is why renewable sources are becoming an indispensable part of modern business. In addition to environmental responsibility and contribution, renewable energy brings economic benefits to those who implement it. Solar power plants on the roof are just one of the efficient and sustainable ways of using solar energy to produce electricity, especially in urban areas where space is very limited.

This type of renewable energy source is gaining importance in Serbia, where Vojvodina leads the way thanks to favorable climatic conditions, among other things. Companies that decide to install solar panels soon realize their advantages – significant savings on electricity bills, later the possibility of selling excess energy produced back to the grid, and no less important, reducing pollution and protecting the environment of the cities in which they operate. Every kilowatt-hour of solar energy produced reduces the need for fossil fuels, thereby contributing to the global mission to save the planet and improve your business.

The CEEFOR company once again participates in constructing a sustainable future in Serbia through the project of solar power plants on the roofs of a retail chain. The company’s expert team is currently designing 14 solar power plants that will be built at locations across the country. The project includes several destinations in Vojvodina, but also wider Serbia. Those destinations include Novi Sad, Temerin, Kać, Futog, Novi Bečej, Ruma, Subotica, Zrenjanin, Ćuprija, and Jagodina, with some places getting two power plants on the roofs of commercial buildings.

The largest solar power plant within the listed projects is located in Novi Sad, with a capacity of 160 kW AC (205.2 kWp DC). With its 360 solar panels on the roof, the plant will provide an annual production of 222,356 kWh, which will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 103,430 kilograms per year – which can be compared to the amount of carbon dioxide that 4,500 trees would absorb in one year.

On the other hand, the smallest solar power plant in Kać, with a capacity of 20 kW AC (25.65 kWp DC) and planned 45 panels on the roof, should produce 27,457 kWh annually. Although it is smaller in capacity, the reduction of emissions in this case will amount to 12,901 kilograms of carbon dioxide per year.

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Professional team and quality equipment

High-quality panels manufactured by Luxor Solar-570Wp will enable optimal use of solar energy, while inverters Fronius Symo 20.0-3-M and Huawei Sun2000 40ktl-M3 will ensure efficient system operation, adapted to the size of the power plant.

The panel construction was carefully selected according to the specifics of these locations – from the D-dome construction for most buildings to the Chiko construction for the smallest power plant in Kać, where the tile roof was a challenge. Thanks to expertise in the work and application of various constructions, the project was successfully implemented on different types of roofs. Each of these solar power plants, whether of smaller or larger capacities, is a step closer to a green future and encourages the use of renewable energy sources.

Using existing rooftop space without additional land occupation, the project sets new standards in sustainable business, showing that business success and sustainability can go hand in hand. The CEEFOR company, with its expert approach and commitment, proves once again that it is a leader in designing a sustainable future. Use the power of the sun and improve your business with solar power plants on the roof. With the engineers of the CEEFOR team, your company can become a synonym for innovation, sustainability, and responsible business.

Prepared by Milica Vučković