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SUZHOU, China, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Research by the IHS Markit's Floating PV Report 2020 reveals recently that the

floating solar power installations are set to jump by 143% from 2019 to hit

more than 900 MW of annual capacity additions this year. GCL System Integration

(GCL SI), is poised to lead this high growth segment by enhancing its presence

in floating solar farm sector. Most recently the company has just announced its

line of completely waterproof solar panels have been instrumental in the

development of a floating solar power plant off the coast of Nurai Island in

the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Near the luxury resort island of Nurai, local solar developer, Enerwhere has

constructed the first floating solar power plant on seawater in the Middle East

using GCL SI's patented dual-glass solar modules. Including the solar panels,

the ambitious project was made possible with floating and mounting structures

built by Sungrow.

Although the concept of floating solar is ideal for space saving, in practice,

it is very challenging. GCL SI's patented dual-glass modules are specifically

designed for marine application and can withstand over 30 years of constant

salt spray. In order to last decades, the modules need to be absolutely

waterproof and resistant to the potential harsh weather conditions experienced

in the open ocean. GCL SI dual-glass modules all passed rigorous IEC tests for

harsh environment like salt mist, ammonia corrosion and sand blowing. As the

evidence of GCL SI modules' high quality performance and reliability especially

when used in open water. Enerwhere's choice of GCL SI produced solar modules is

adding another milestone to the GCL's existing portfolio including 4 floating

solar projects around the world.

Spearheaded by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the UAE is

committed to the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, a plan to transform Dubai

into a global clean energy center by 2050 with 75% of electricity coming from

clean energy including solar. To achieve this, the government intends to build

a "solar lake" of floating solar panels in the Emirate.

The life-cycle of solar module is one of the key factors in ensuring the

sustainability and profitability of PV projects. With durability as its

priority, GCL has been pioneering the technologies to increase the lifespan of

its solar modules, lowering the cost of per unit of electricity for investors.

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SOURCE  GCL-SI