Harness the power of the sun
The ProCredit group’s 3 MWp solar park is a beacon of hope for a cleaner and more sustainable tomorrow. By harnessing the power of the sun, the immediate community will benefit from a reliable source of clean energy, thus reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and in turn reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Benefits:
- Offsetting the need for non-renewable energy sources with expected annual energy production of 3,711 MWh
- Combating climate change through a reduced carbon footprint
- Minimal environmental impact – no noise pollution, no air pollution, and no change of land use
- Economic benefits for the community, including job creation, reduced energy costs, and increased property value
- Strengthening of technical expertise and knowledge among local suppliers and partners
- Serves as a model for this type of investment in the private sector
- Energy security and independence from non-renewable energy sources
By investing in ProEnergy, we are contributing to the creation of a sustainable future for Kosovo. Furthermore, through clean energy, we are protecting our environment and are promoting social and economic progress. Join us in our mission to achieve a greener and more sustainable future!
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Technical Information:
Investors: ProCredit Holding AG & Co. KGaA and ProCredit Bank Kosovo
Location: Grackë e Vjetër, Lipjan
Performance data: Expected annual production of 3,711 MWh (equivalent to the electricity consumed by 450 households annually)
Capacity: 3MWp
Solar panels: AE solar type AE550MD-144 mono-crystalline PV modules, half-cut cells, mono-facial, nominal max. power 550 Wp, efficiency 21%
Inverter: Kaco Blueplanet 105TL3 solar inverters with nominal AC power 100 kVA
Total project timespan:
- Start of project planning: 2019
- Operating permit received from the Municipality of Lipjan: June 2023
- Inauguration: 5 July 2023
- First day of operation: 14 July 2023
Gold Standard certification: ProEnergy is in the process of becoming Gold standard certified. This will be the first PV certification issued in Kosovo and will verify that the park meets sustainability criteria with regard to the production of renewable energy and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
See: www.goldstandard.org
Total construction time: 3 months (with all material on site)
Mounting system: Kirac fixed angle mounting structure system – 2-pile, 4-panel row structure with landscape module placement and a 20° tilt
Substation: Indoor system with transformer capacity of 2*1.6MVA and a voltage level of 10KV
Switchgear: Uinsec ABB 24 KV
Cable line details: Underground 3x150mm2 cable line, 12/20 (24) kV (N)A2XS(F)2Y connected to the Lipjan substation along 6.5 km trenches
Who are the investors?
ProCredit Holding AG & Co. KGaA – Based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, ProCredit Holding AG & Co. KGaA is the parent company of the development-oriented ProCredit group, which consists of commercial banks for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and private individuals. In addition to its operational focus on South Eastern and Eastern Europe, the ProCredit group is also active in South America and Germany. The ProCredit group continuously assesses its actions and decisions, not only from the perspective of profitability and the needs of its clients, but also and above all against the potential impact these actions and decisions have on society and the environment.
ProCredit Bank Kosovo – Since being established over two decades ago, ProCredit Bank in Kosovo – as the first licensed bank in the country – has aimed to achieve a sustainable impact on its clients, society, and the environment through its operations. Over the years, ProCredit Bank in Kosovo’s approach to and definition of economic development have changed from providing support through financing to taking a structured and proactive approach to sustainable development. In this context, the bank has been a frontrunner in financing green energy investments by SMEs. For more information visit our webpage HERE.