Objective The objectives of the project are:- Provoke public interest in a highly visible application of photovoltaics- Demonstrate large scale grid-connect PV to 1,000,000+ visitors per year at Eden- Achieve a low installed system cost using novel tensioned cable support structure- Provide high visual impact within the Eden setting- Contribute to sustainability by increasing renewable energy and reduced emissions- Encourage building of other similar large PV array structures on brownfield sites- Provide base load power for the biome electrical and life-support systems- Support development of international reputation for Eden- Integrate PV technology within the bio- and ecological life sciences at Eden- Educate and inform a diverse public audience through media attention and ICT- Promote political support for PV through high profile of the Eden project Fields of science engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energysolar energyphotovoltaic Programme(s) FP5-EESD - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Energy, environment and sustainable development, 1998-2002" Topic(s) Data not available Call for proposal Fifth Energie C See other projects for this call Funding Scheme Data not available Coordinator BP SOLAR LTD EU contribution No data Address Chertsey Road - PO Box 191 SUNBURY ON THAMES United Kingdom See on map Total cost No data Participants (3) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all FABRIEK VAN PLAATWERKEN VAN DAM BV Netherlands EU contribution No data Address Ringdijk 542 - PO Box 3003 RIDDERKERK See on map Total cost No data SMA REGELSYSTEME GMBH Germany EU contribution No data Address Hannoversche Strasse 1-5 NIESTETAL See on map Total cost No data THE EDEN TRUST United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address Watering Lane Nursery, Pentewan ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL See on map Total cost No data
