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The AUTODROMO 1 solar park was the first GOLDBECK SOLAR project in Mexico and thus a pilot project. It is a co-investment between GOLDBECK SOLAR and Notus Energy, which is based in Germany. Notus Energy Mexico contributed its experience in the area of approval and local processes in Mexico.
Technologically, the Autodromo project is interesting because it makes the solar modules virtually mobile. Trackers were installed in combination with bifacial panels. The bifacial panels fitted with trackers follow the direction of the sun throughout the day. This allows more solar energy to be absorbed and converted into electricity. They also generate electricity from the back by absorbing the sun’s reflection from the ground.
“In Germany, this technology – trackers and bifacial panels – is not so useful,” explains Alexander Foeth. “It’s different in Mexico. Up to 30 percent more is generated here.” Another special feature of the AUTODROMO 1 solar system is that this technology is normally reserved for large-scale projects. “We have scaled it down to a small project. It’s still worthwhile. And that is a capacity that GOLDBECK SOLAR has.”
The plant was built on a site where everything really had to be built from scratch. In order to connect the project to the main line, a 0.5 kilometer long overland line had to be laid. In order to ensure implementation in accordance with GOLDBECK SOLAR standards, a colleague from the German headquarters supported the team on site in Mexico. Another challenge was, of course, the pandemic, which interrupted supplies.
The energy generated in the plant is fed into the grid and sold on the spot market in order to gain experience in this area and be able to advise customers even better in future.
