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Profile and References
2. 1
HISTORY
Solstis is an assembler, installer, designer and distributor of photovoltaic
systems. Its qualified employees and experienced network of partners allow it to
be broadly represented throughout Switzerland, France and Italy.
In 1996, Jacques Bonvin and Pascal Affolter, two researchers from the LESO (Solar
Energy and Building Physics Laboratory at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology -
EPFL), founded Solstis. The company has developed its expertise and earned its good
reputation by offering a variety of products and services including distributing fastening
systems for flat roofs, promoting green power, and research and development into
photovoltaic systems.
The Solstis team provides expertise and is always there for you. Its expertise is focused
on integrating systems into buildings design. The products offered feature the best
technologies currently available, both in terms of performance and quality.
Its philosophy and motto can be summed up in one principle:
Give the world the energy to be sustainable
Since its creation Solstis has been strongly committed to research and development.
This excellence, that is Swiss engineering, allows you to benefit from the latest
technologies and guarantees an investment which is 100% reliable, sustainable and
efficient.
A leader in solar energy in the European market, thanks to its research department and
solar installations, Solstis has an experience of over 19 years. Solstis provides also
training in the field of photovoltaic energy.
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Solstis has been winner of the prestigious Swiss and European Solar Prize in
2006, 2009, 2010, and 2011 and has constructed the largest solar installations in
Switzerland.
The company now has a total of 60 employees and over 100 partners in Europe.
A FEW KEY FIGURES
Solstis has been offering turnkey installations since 2000. The appeal of its range of
products and services has quickly led it to becoming the leading company of its kind in
French-speaking Switzerland.
In 2006, Solstis was awarded the first Swiss and European Solar Award for the
construction of project Barberêche/FR.
Solstis has been distributing its products to its installer partners located in
Switzerland
In 2007, Solstis started its activity in France
In 2010, Solstis started its activity in Italy
In 2011, Solstis won the tender for the photovoltaic system of the Swiss Embassy
in Bangkok/Thailanda
In 2012, Solstis started its activity in North Africa and the Gulf countries
In 2013, Solstis made a full integrated facade in Beirut/Lebanon
In 2014 and 2015, Solstis was exhibitor at the World Future Energy Summit in
Abu Dhabi
In 2014, Solstis started a first African subsidiary in Tunis/Tunisia
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SOLSTIS INTERNATIONAL
OBJECTIVE
Export Swiss excellence in engineering solar energy to discerning customers who seek
high quality, tailor-made systems, matching their needs or constraints.
TAILORED AND EFFICIENT SOLAR SOLUTIONS
As a designer and installer, SOLSTIS provides you with research and technology
services of the highest quality, the same that have ensured the success of our company
in the Swiss and European markets.
SOLSTIS offers aesthetic and competitive solutions according to your goals and
experienced project managers will guide you throughout your solar project.
STUDY AND DESIGN: AN ESSENTIAL STEP
With its highly qualified engineers, including Arabic-speaking employees with extensive
experience in Africa and the Middle East, SOLSTIS enjoys unmatched expertise to
design and build your project in the MEA region:
Feasibility study (technical & economic aspects, administrative & legal
framework, etc)
Estimation of the financial cost of the project as well as its profitability
Production study evaluation of the potential output of your photovoltaic power
station
Design of the layout plans, execution and electrical architecture
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INSTALLATION GUARANTEED BY SOLSTIS
CHARTER
The photovoltaic solution is installed by professional partners in the Middle East and
Africa. To ensure Swiss quality standards, our partners adhere to the Solstis Company
charter which guarantees a uniform Solstis quality for every installation around the
world.
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SWITZERLAND
Procimmo Project: Installed Capacity 10 MWp PV plant
System description:
PV plant: 10 MWp
Application: rooftop PV power plant
Grid connection: 10/20 KV grid
Solar modules: poly-csi
Commissioning: 2015 (Under Construction)
EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS CARRIED OUT BY SOLSTIS
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SWITZERLAND
FFGE Freifläche la Boverie, Payerne Project: Installed Capacity 6 MWp PV plant
System description:
PV plant: 6 MWp
Application: ground-mounted power plant
Grid connection: 10/20 KV grid
Solar modules: poly-csi
Commissioning: 2015 (Under Construction)
Produced in partnership with Groupe E Connect SA
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SWITZERLAND
Romande Energie Project: Installed Capacity 3.1 MWp PV plant
System description:
PV plant: 3.1 MWp
Application: rooftop PV power plant
Grid connection: 400V grid
Solar modules: poly-csi
Commissioning: 2010
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SWITZERLAND
SI-REN SA – Transports publics de la région lausannoise sa Project: Installed
Capacity 1.6 MWp PV plant
System description:
PV plant: 1.6 MWp
Application: rooftop PV power plant
Grid connection: 400V grid
Solar modules: poly-csi
Commissioning: 2013
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SWITZERLAND
Coca Cola project : 1.5 MWp PV plant
System description:
PV plant: 1.5 MWp
Application: rooftop PV power plant
Grid connection: 400V grid
Solar modules: poly-csi
Commissioning: 2015
11. 10
SWITZERLAND
La poste suisse, centre colis 1306 Daillens project : 1.3 MWp PV plant
System description:
PV plant: 1.3 MWp
Application: rooftop PV power plant
Grid connection: 400V grid
Solar modules: poly-csi
Commissioning: 2013
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SWITZERLAND
Swisspor Romandie SA project: 1.1 MWp PV plant
System description:
PV plant: 1.1 MWp
Application: rooftop PV power plant
Grid connection: 400V grid
Solar modules: poly-csi
Commissioning: 2011
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SWITZERLAND
SAXON SOLEIL SA project: Installed Capacity 1 MWp PV plant
System description:
PV plant: 1 MWp
Application: rooftop PV power plant
Grid connection: 400V grid
Solar modules: poly-csi
Commissioning: 2010
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KUWAIT
Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (K.G.O.C) study and engineering project: Installed
Capacity 1.28 MWp PV plant
System description:
PV plant: 1.28 MWp
Application: ground mounted power plant
Grid connection: 400V grid
Solar modules: poly-csi
Commissioning: 2016 (to be to be carried out)
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SUDAN
BLUE NILE CIGARETTE Co Ltd Factory study and engineering project: Installed
Capacity 1 MWp PV plant
System description:
PV plant: 1 MWp
Application: ground mounted power plant
Grid connection: 400V grid
Solar modules: poly-csi
Commissioning: 2016 (to be to be carried out)
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KUWAIT
EQUATE Headquarters study and engineering project: Installed Capacity 268
kWp PV plant
System description:
PV plant: 268 kWp
Application: carport mounted power plant
Grid connection: 400V grid
Solar modules: poly-csi
Commissioning: 2016 (under construction)
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LEBANON
Minet Al Hosn project: 400 m2 of PV modules a full integrated facade PV power plant.
System description:
PV plant: 43 kWp
Application: 400 m2
of PV modules a full integrated facade PV power plant
Grid connection: 400V grid
Solar modules: CISG
Commissioning: 2014
Produced in partnership with SWICetec
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MALAYSIA
Swiss embassy Kuala Lumpur project: Installed Capacity 15 kWp PV plant
System description:
PV plant: 15 kWp
Application: rooftop PV power plant
Grid connection: 400V grid
Solar modules: poly-csi
Commissioning: 2015
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For large scale projects, Solstis collaborating with ABB, a multi-national leader in
technology and engineering that has extensive experience in developing large
scale photovoltaics projects. Below are some examples of ABB projects:
Bulgaria
Popeda project : Installed Capacity 50.6 MWp PV plant
System description:
PV plant: 50.6 MWp
Application: ground-mounted power plant
Grid connection: 100/20 kV grid grid
Solar modules: poly-csi
Commissioning: 2012
