SY Wins 2MW Solar Power Construction Contract on Port Logistics Warehouse Roof

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] Comprehensive building materials company SY announced on the 29th that it has won the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project for rooftop solar power generation at the Busan Gamcheon Port logistics warehouse from Busan City Gas. The project is sized at 2.1MW (megawatts) with a contract period until February 26 of next year. Commercial operation is targeted for the end of January next year.

The company explained that about 5,000 solar modules will be installed on the 6,000-pyeong logistics warehouse roof. The power generation capacity is 2.1MW, enough to supply approximately 700 average households.

An SY official said, “This project involves installing solar modules on the roof of a port logistics warehouse exposed to strong winds, so wind pressure-resistant design is key,” adding, “SY’s patented New Solar Roof fastening technology installs modules with dedicated clamps without drilling holes in the roof, enabling it to withstand wind pressure of up to 50m/s.”

SY is the top domestic manufacturer of sandwich panels mainly used for walls and roofs of factories and logistics warehouses. It owns the self-developed roofing material New Solar Roof, which is recognized for its specialization in rooftop solar power projects. New Solar Roof features a non-penetrating installation method that eliminates the need for adding substructures or drilling the roof to install solar modules.

The company explained that construction time and total installation costs can be reduced by more than 30% compared to existing methods. SY is conducting large-scale rooftop solar power EPC projects for factories and warehouses using New Solar Roof and related auxiliary materials.

Recent government initiatives such as the Green New Deal, which is being promoted as a core task, are favorable for the company as the factory rooftop solar market expands. Factory rooftop solar power is expected to show quick investment returns by utilizing large-scale idle spaces and being free from complaints, compared to forest solar power which posed significant risks of environmental damage. Voluntary participation from private companies is also notable, with global giants like Samsung Electronics, Apple, and Google announcing commitments to the ‘RE100 (Renewable Energy 100)’ campaign to use 100% renewable energy for their power consumption.

An SY official emphasized, “We focus on large-scale rooftop solar installations for factories and logistics warehouses based on our in-house production of roofing materials and extensive construction experience.”

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