Furuvalvets solar roof
132 solar panels
On the roof of Furuvalvet in Furunäset Business Park, there is a 387 m² solar panel installation. The panels are expected to produce approximately 37,790 kWh per year, with some loss during periods when snow covers the panels. The electricity generated is used within the building where the panels are installed.
Furuvalvet has a sheet metal roof, which is advantageous for mounting solar panels. Additionally, the roof can support the weight of the panels, and the building’s orientation in relation to the cardinal directions provides good sunlight exposure.
The 132 solar panels were commissioned in June 2020 and are of the brand Canadian Solar Mono, each with a capacity of 320W. When performing at their peak—such as on a sunny summer day—they can reach up to 42.24 kWp. kWp stands for kilowatt-peak and is the unit used to measure maximum output under optimal conditions.
The installation of the solar power system is the result of collaboration within Piteå Kommunföretag AB (PIKAB), which includes Piteå Näringsfastigheter AB and PiteEnergi AB. Solar energy has been an area of focus for PiteEnergi since 2014, and the company also invests in research—such as through the Solvåg research facility and the solar panels on the roof of Luleå University of Technology, both located at Berget in Piteå. These facilities have contributed valuable data on the potential of solar energy under the conditions specific to Norrbotten.