Das Projekt "Eden Project Photovoltaic System" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von SMA Solar Technology AG durchgeführt. 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 brown field 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.