University of Arizona CPV Array


The University of Arizona CPV Array is a 2.38 MWp concentrator photovoltaics power station in Tucson, Arizona. It consists of 34 Amonix 7700 systems constructed in the Solar Zone of the UA Tech Park, home of Tech Parks Arizona. '
It uses all three of the methods available to increase efficiency: dual-axis tracking, Fresnel lens sunlight concentrators, and multi-junction cells.
The annual electricity production is expected to be about 3.5 GW·h, and is being sold to Tucson Electric Power under a 20-year power purchase agreement.

Electricity production

YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20110007226805654384394885465193774,774
20125161791244244794965335365474544124,196
20131351691982262562832752702884002652553,018
2014118119168176206209192170179162127861,913
2015446284103104106102109877770591,009
20166073869211311011491848367651,036
201734788967774475