Greek company Raycap has announced the completion of its new photovoltaic power generation facility in Drama, north-eastern Greece.
The new plant, one of the largest solar power plants in northern Greece, is equipped with 18,200 high-efficiency thin-film solar panels, while two 800kW central inverters ensure efficient and reliable power distribution to the grid. The plant is expected to generate two million KWh per annum.
The company said the new facility would contribute clean, efficient electricity for the region, as well as serving as a research and development test facility for Raycap's photovoltaic power protection products.
Commenting, Dr. Zafiris Politis, R&D director for Raycap's Electrical Protection unit, said: "Aside from the obvious benefits of the solar generated power, access to this facility for testing our Strikesorb line of SPDs supports the initiative to continue engineering them for use in more extreme conditions, enabling best-in-class solutions for markets that value reliable electrical protection.
"The new solar power plant next to our factory at Drama extends Raycap's ability to test its integrated AC, DC and signal protection solutions to deliver the highest reliability with virtually no maintenance."
Headquartered in Athens, Raycap offers technological solutions, services and products, primarily in the fields of telecommunications, electrical protection and energy.
Founded in 1987, Raycap exports to 52 countries in Europe, America, Africa and Asia. The company has five subsidiaries in the US, Romania, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Serbia, with corporate offices located in Switzerland, Italy, Mexico and Canada.
