Jan 20, 2009 08:47
15 yrs ago
German term
Freifeld-Solarkraftwerk
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Energy / Power Generation
"Die GmbH setzt mit der Summe von 20 Freifeld-Solarkraftwerken, die allein im Jahr 2008 in Europa schlüsselfertig errichtet wurden, einen neuen Maßstab im Bereich der Lieferung und Erzeugung umweltfreundlicher Energie. "
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | photovoltaic power plant |
Alan Johnson
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| 3 +2 | free-field solar farm [free-field solar/PV generation plant/facility] |
Steffen Walter
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| 3 | open-field solar-generation {plant, facility} |
jccantrell
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Proposed translations
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photovoltaic power plant
These are generally known simply as PV (photovoltaic) power plants, but also occasionally as utility-scale power plants, as opposed to individual PV systems or modules on single buildings, even though the latter may be grid-connected.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks everyone and I'm sorry if this disappoints the others but this seems the best option for a British audience. Thanks Alan."
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14 mins
Steffen Walter
Germany
Germany
Native in German
Specializes in field
Germany
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Native in: German (Variant: Germany) 
Works in: English to German, German to English, French to German, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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128
free-field solar farm [free-field solar/PV generation plant/facility]
There are some sources for these options (not that many because the concept of "free-field", as opposed to rooftop installation, seems to be relatively new, at least in the English-speaking world).
See, for example,
http://www.gs-solar.com/freefieldsolarfarm.html
http://www.sunenergyent.net/Products.html
"DayStar’s Photovoltaic Foil ™ solar cell manufacturing process can accommodate a wide range of cell sizes and shapes meeting the needs of both current and future PV markets. As a result, DayStar’s line of Photovoltaic Foil ™ solar cells enable a portfolio of new products including traditional flat plate modules for rooftop and large <B>free-field solar farms</B>, unique flexible roofing and building integrated materials, smaller consumer electronic charging products, and ultra-lightweight cells for airborne vehicles, near-space and space applications. TerraFoil™ cells are made on relatively rigid materials designed to serve as an alternative to Silicon-based solar cells and will compete within the industry for use in existing flat plate module manufacturing operations."
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4176/is_20080107/ai_...
"Nanosolar targets the market for <B>"free field"</B> solar-generation facilities, Chief Executive Martin Roscheisen said, in which plants are built in open fields on the outskirts of a city. It's a concept that's popular in Europe and Asia, and less so in California, where the state emphasizes getting solar panels on 1 million roofs."
See, for example,
http://www.gs-solar.com/freefieldsolarfarm.html
http://www.sunenergyent.net/Products.html
"DayStar’s Photovoltaic Foil ™ solar cell manufacturing process can accommodate a wide range of cell sizes and shapes meeting the needs of both current and future PV markets. As a result, DayStar’s line of Photovoltaic Foil ™ solar cells enable a portfolio of new products including traditional flat plate modules for rooftop and large <B>free-field solar farms</B>, unique flexible roofing and building integrated materials, smaller consumer electronic charging products, and ultra-lightweight cells for airborne vehicles, near-space and space applications. TerraFoil™ cells are made on relatively rigid materials designed to serve as an alternative to Silicon-based solar cells and will compete within the industry for use in existing flat plate module manufacturing operations."
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4176/is_20080107/ai_...
"Nanosolar targets the market for <B>"free field"</B> solar-generation facilities, Chief Executive Martin Roscheisen said, in which plants are built in open fields on the outskirts of a city. It's a concept that's popular in Europe and Asia, and less so in California, where the state emphasizes getting solar panels on 1 million roofs."
6 hrs
jccantrell
United States
United States
Native in English
Works in field
United States
Was nicht ist, kann noch werden.
Native in: English (Variant: US)
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
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50
open-field solar-generation {plant, facility}
You will find several "free-field" quotes in Google, but for the USA, this would say nothing (and is usually a German translation). The link here puts it in quotes but then has to explain it.
"Nanosolar targets the market for "free field" solar-generation facilities, Chief Executive Martin Roscheisen said, in which plants are built in open fields on the outskirts of a city. It's a concept that's popular in Europe and Asia, and less so in California, where the state emphasizes getting solar panels on 1 million roofs."
The term open field would convey more info in the USA, imo.
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Note added at 6 hrs (2009-01-20 15:24:58 GMT)
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Same quote as Steffan, a completely different interpretation. Imagine that!
"Nanosolar targets the market for "free field" solar-generation facilities, Chief Executive Martin Roscheisen said, in which plants are built in open fields on the outskirts of a city. It's a concept that's popular in Europe and Asia, and less so in California, where the state emphasizes getting solar panels on 1 million roofs."
The term open field would convey more info in the USA, imo.
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Note added at 6 hrs (2009-01-20 15:24:58 GMT)
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Same quote as Steffan, a completely different interpretation. Imagine that!
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