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Oasis™ C1 | Power Plant

Maximized Production SunPower™ Oasis™ C1 Power Plant


High-efficiency technology delivers more A Ground Mount Solution For A Lower LCOE
MWh per hectare than a system based
The SunPower™ Oasis™ C1 Power Plant combines the best solar panels
around Conventional Panels1 mounted
and tracking technologies with a simplified, modular approach to deliver
on a fixed tilt system.
reliable utility-scale solar energy. Engineered as a complete turnkey
Higher Capacity Factor system, the Oasis C1 Power Plant maximizes energy production and
Industry-leading tracking technology requires less land to create the same energy output as conventional
delivers capacity factors up to 25% solar power plants.
higher than conventional systems.

Faster Commissioning
Pre-manufactured tracker and electrical
systems ensure the plant is quickly
permitted, constructed, and connected
to the grid.

Lower O&M Costs


Superior technology and integrated
design reduces operations and
With more than 10 years of experience in the engineering, construction
maintenance costs.
and operations of utility-scale power plants, SunPower has transformed
A Proven Performance power plant development from a piecemeal process into a streamlined,

Reliable technology with an unparalleled efficient installation with the Oasis. Each Oasis C1 1.5 MW power block

track record minimises risk and ensures features SunPower high-efficiency solar panels2 mounted on proprietary

project bankability. single-axis trackers, DC collection, and a pre-configured AC inverter


station that includes a medium voltage transformer. The C1 power
blocks can fit numerous site topographies and are easily scaled from
10 MW to over 500 MW.

Providing reliable, long-term production, the Oasis C1 ensures that


customers enjoy a lower total cost of energy and a strong return on
their investment.
1.“Conventional Panel” is a 240W panel, 15% efficient, approx. 1.6 m2, made with Conventional Cells. ”
Conventional Cells” are silicon cells that have many thin metal lines on the front and 2 or 3 interconnect
ribbons soldered along the front and back.
2. High-efficiency panels: Large-area silicon record, Green, M. A., et. al. “Solar Cell Efficiency Tables,”
Progress in Photovoltaics, 2013, vol. 21, p1-11.

Data Sheet
Oasis™ C1 | Power Plant
Typical Power Block Configuration
Inverter Station Rating 1.50 MWac
Total DC Panel Capacity 1.88 MWdc
DC/AC Ratio 1.25
Panels per Power Block 4,320
Strings per Power Block 432
Combiner Boxes per
18
Power Block
Trackers per Power Block 6

C1 Tracker System
Horizontal single-axis, astronomical
Tracking Type
algorithm with backtracking
Tracking Range +45 to –45 degrees
One electric linear actuator per tracker, with
Drive System
TMAC™ tracker controller
Ground Coverage Ratio (GCR) 0.35 to 0.45
Foundations Galvanised steel driven piles
Structural Components Galvanised steel
Tracker Bearings Maintenance free polymer journal bearings
Certifications UL

DC Electrical System
PV Panels E20™ 435 W commer cial panel
Standard 24-string combiner box with load-
DC Combiner Boxes break disconnect and pre-manufactured
array wiring harness
DC Feeder Conductor Aluminum, direct burial
Maximum DC System Voltage 1000 V
Certifications UL

Inverter Station
Total Power Rating 1.50 MWac at inverter terminals, for p.f.=1
Power Factor Range 0.9 leading to 0.9 lagging
Maximum DC Voltage 1000 V
Maximum Inverter THD <3%
Weighted Inverter Efficiency ≥97.5%
Inverter Enclosure IP54
Voltage & frequency ride-through per IEEE,
FERC and WECC standards. Power factor
Utility Interconnection control, power curtailment and other grid
support functions available with SunPower™
Grid Controller
4 kV to 35 kV, configured per interconnection
Transformer Voltage
requirement
Transformer Efficiency 99%, operating load weighted
Certifications UL

Site Conditions
Maximum Wind Speed 100 mph, 3 sec gust
Maximum Snow Load 20 psf
Ground Slope Tolerance Up to 6 degrees in any direction
Flood Clearance for 12” sheet flow standard
Maximum Corrosion ISO category 3 environ ments
Operating Ambient Temperature -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Elevation Up to 3,280’ (1000m) without de-rating
Humidity 15% to 95%, non-con densing

© 2014 SunPower Corporation. All rights reserved. SUNPOWER, the SUNPOWER logo, OASIS, and TMAC are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunPower Corporation
in the U.S. and other countries as well. Specifications included in this datasheet are subject to change without notice.

Data Sheet

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