7.9 SWEDEN: RISE bifacial test site in Piteå

• The name of the bifacial test site, Solvåg (Sunwave), reflects the design of the solar array, which winds across a grass field surrounded by pine trees; the azimuth and inclination of the solar modules vary along the array (see Figure 95). The solar park is municipality owned through the local power company, PiteEnergi, and located at the Piteå School of Music (65.3° N, 21.5° E) in the subarctic, coastal part of Sweden. The site is the result of a regional collaboration between PiteEnergi, Norut, Luleå University of Technology, and Piteå Science Park, and it was inaugurated by the Swedish Minister for Energy in July 2018. The Solvåg solar park is integrated into the city landscape and includes a wooden boardwalk along the modules to encourage the public to visit the site. The site’s blend of solar research (through RISE) and architectural design is reflected in the custom-made wooden mounting racks.

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