Solar Cells Info

Source: EETimes Asia, 21 Aug 2008
http://www.eetasia.com/ART_8800540499_765245_NT_811c0820.HTM

The large-scale photovoltaic (PV) demonstration project is now being prepared after the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Energy Division, Prime Minister’s Office (EDPMO) and Mitsubishi Corp. in Brunei Darussalam. In this project, a PV system with a capacity of 1.2MW, which is the largest in Southeast Asia, will be built at Seria Power Station in Belait District, Brunei. Verification tests and evaluations for three years will be made after the start of the PV system installation and will be supervised by the combined efforts of EDPMO, the Department of Electrical Services and Mitsubishi. This is part of the MOU of the PV system agreement in Brunei Darussalam.

Brunei seeks to tap energy supply sources by venturing into renewable energy, considering PV as one of the best sources. This project is one of Mitsubishi’s corporate social responsibility objectives in Brunei Darussalam, wherein the company will give capital, knowledge and support for human resources (HR) development, particularly on PV for its successful implementation. It carries the view of facilitating properly PV system in Brunei. Whatever data and technical knowledge gained through the project will help in the future diffusion and practical use of solar cell in Brunei Darussalam.