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Grid-Connected Systems
In grid-connected or grid-tied systems, solar energy is used during the day by the system owner. At night, the owner draws on the previously established electricity grid. An addition benefit of the grid-tied system is that the solar system does not need to be sized to meet peak loads—overages can be drawn from the grid. In many cases, surplus energy generated during the day can be exported back to the grid. Grid-connected systems must meet utility requirements. For example, inverters must not emit noise that can interfere with equipment reception. Inverters must also switch off in cases of grid failure. Finally, they must retain acceptable levels of harmonic distortion, such as voltage quality and current output waveforms.
Grid-connected systems can be applied to residential installations.
Stand-Alone Grid-Tied Systems
Stand-alone grid-connected systems are the same as grid-connected systems, except with battery storage added to allow power to be generated even if the electricity grid fails.
Stand-alone grid-tied systems can be applied to residential and business systems that require uninterrupted power.
Off-Grid Systems
Off-grid systems are not connected to the electricity grid. The output of an off-grid system is entirely dependent upon the intensity of the sun. The more intense the sun exposure, the greater the output. The electricity generated is used immediately, so the system must function on direct current and variable power output.
Off-grid systems can be used for water pumps and greenhouse ventilation systems. Specialized solar water pumps are designed for submersible use (in a borehole) or to float on open water.
Stand-Alone Off-Grid Systems
If a certain power output guarantee is required at any time of the day or night, either some kind of storage device is necessary, or the PV system should be combined with another energy supply such as propane or a diesel generator (see hybrid systems, below). Most off-grid systems use batteries to store power during periods of low to no sunlight.
Stand-alone off-grid systems can be applied to remote homes, lighting, TV, radio, and telemetry.
Stand-Alone Off-Grid Hybrid Systems
To meet the largest power requirements in an off-grid location, the PV system can be configured with a small diesel generator. This means that the PV system no longer has to be sized to cope with the worst sunlight conditions available during the year. Use of the diesel generator for back-up power is minimized during the sunniest part of the year to reduce fuel and maintenance costs.
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Hawaiian Electric and IC Sunshine Sign 5 MW Power Purchase Agreement
02.09.2011
Honolulu, Hawaiian - USA
Hawaiian Electric Company and IC Sunshine LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of California-based Axio Power Holdings, LLC, have reached a power purchase agreement (PPA) for IC Sunshine to sell electric power to the utility over 20 years from a five-megawatt solar farm to be located in Campbell Industrial Park on the island of Oahu.
The agreement is currently before the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission for approval. The plan is for construction of the fixed-tilt photovoltaic (PV) facility to begin in 2011 and be in service in 2012. The IC Sunshine PPA is the first for a utility-scale solar project on the island of Oahu. It is also the largest PV project agreement to date in the state of Hawaii.
“This five-megawatt project represents a first step for Axio in Hawaii,” said Tim Derrick, CEO of Axio Power. “We are glad to add IC Sunshine to our portfolio of brownfield and industrially-sited renewable energy projects in the U.S. and Canada, and we hope to work with Hawaiian Electric to add additional renewable projects to this one.”
Axio Power will develop the solar facility on a 20-acre parcel provided by Tesoro Corporation between the Tesoro refinery and a cement plant in the industrial area.
“Axio was drawn to Tesoro as a potential partner because of the company’s active engagement in meeting Hawaii’s current and future energy needs,” Derrick noted. “Axio looks for this type of win-win project, where we can bring clean, renewable energy close to load and build on otherwise marginalized lands.”
“To meet our renewable energy goal of 40 percent by 2030, we will need as much renewable, solar energy as possible, including both customer-sited roof top arrays and utility-scale solar farms like this one,” said Robbie Alm, Hawaiian Electric’s executive vice president.
“On Oahu, this project will join a waste-to-energy plant, one wind farm near completion and another on the drawing boards, other solar farms being planned and biofueling of existing power plants to create a true portfolio of renewable resources,” said Alm. “The pace is picking up but there is a lot more to be done both in energy efficiency and renewable energy to meet our goals.”
The project will use proven PV technology in a location with some of the best solar resource in the country (550 watts per square meters per day) located in the heart of the largest industrial center on Oahu.
The 20-year contract price is fixed with minor annual escalations. Pricing is competitive with other renewable resources being negotiated by the utility. The project was not subject to competitive bidding as it does not exceed the five megawatts cut off set by the PUC.
Honolulu, Hawaiian - USA
Hawaiian Electric Company and IC Sunshine LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of California-based Axio Power Holdings, LLC, have reached a power purchase agreement (PPA) for IC Sunshine to sell electric power to the utility over 20 years from a five-megawatt solar farm to be located in Campbell Industrial Park on the island of Oahu.
The agreement is currently before the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission for approval. The plan is for construction of the fixed-tilt photovoltaic (PV) facility to begin in 2011 and be in service in 2012. The IC Sunshine PPA is the first for a utility-scale solar project on the island of Oahu. It is also the largest PV project agreement to date in the state of Hawaii.
“This five-megawatt project represents a first step for Axio in Hawaii,” said Tim Derrick, CEO of Axio Power. “We are glad to add IC Sunshine to our portfolio of brownfield and industrially-sited renewable energy projects in the U.S. and Canada, and we hope to work with Hawaiian Electric to add additional renewable projects to this one.”
Axio Power will develop the solar facility on a 20-acre parcel provided by Tesoro Corporation between the Tesoro refinery and a cement plant in the industrial area.
“Axio was drawn to Tesoro as a potential partner because of the company’s active engagement in meeting Hawaii’s current and future energy needs,” Derrick noted. “Axio looks for this type of win-win project, where we can bring clean, renewable energy close to load and build on otherwise marginalized lands.”
“To meet our renewable energy goal of 40 percent by 2030, we will need as much renewable, solar energy as possible, including both customer-sited roof top arrays and utility-scale solar farms like this one,” said Robbie Alm, Hawaiian Electric’s executive vice president.
“On Oahu, this project will join a waste-to-energy plant, one wind farm near completion and another on the drawing boards, other solar farms being planned and biofueling of existing power plants to create a true portfolio of renewable resources,” said Alm. “The pace is picking up but there is a lot more to be done both in energy efficiency and renewable energy to meet our goals.”
The project will use proven PV technology in a location with some of the best solar resource in the country (550 watts per square meters per day) located in the heart of the largest industrial center on Oahu.
The 20-year contract price is fixed with minor annual escalations. Pricing is competitive with other renewable resources being negotiated by the utility. The project was not subject to competitive bidding as it does not exceed the five megawatts cut off set by the PUC.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
MEMC Electronic Materials Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results
Worth Reading! Solar is Growing!!
02.02.2011
St Peters,
.North America
United StatesMissourri.MEMC Electronic Materials today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2010.
GAAP net sales for the quarter were $850.1 million, an increase of 69% from $503.1 million in the third quarter of 2010 and an increase of 138% from $356.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. Fourth quarter GAAP net sales include $307.6 million in 2010 and $3.8 million in 2009 from the SunEdison business that was acquired in November 2009. Non-GAAP net sales for the quarter were $949.5 million and include $99.4 million of adjustments for revenue or profit deferrals required under GAAP real estate and lease accounting. All adjustments relate to the SunEdison segment.
For the full year, GAAP net sales were $2,239.2 million, an increase of 92% from $1,163.6 million in 2009. GAAP net sales include $420.5 million in 2010 and $3.8 million in 2009 from the SunEdison business. Non-GAAP net sales for full year 2010 were $2,416.0 million and include $176.8 million of adjustments for deferrals required under GAAP real estate and lease accounting.
Capital expenditures were $115.1 million in the quarter, driven by investments in 300mm wafer production, solar wafering manufacturing, and projects for productivity improvement.
Construction of solar energy systems for SunEdison projects of $101.5 million for the fourth quarter includes the construction of solar projects currently classified as owned projects and carried as fixed assets. Cash flow for projects expected to result in direct sales is reflected in working capital.
"Our fourth quarter results extended MEMC's recent trend of steady improvement, with SunEdison delivering its strongest quarter to date," said Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Chatila. "While semiconductor and solar end markets are dynamic, we are improving our execution while continuing strategic initiatives that will catalyze our growth in 2011 and beyond."
For the full year of 2011, MEMC expects non-GAAP sales in the range of $3.4 - 3.7 billion and earnings per share of $1.00 to $1.30. MEMC expects GAAP sales in the range of $2.8 - $3.1 billion and earnings per share of $0.25 to $0.55.
Solar Materials net sales for the fourth quarter were $279.9 million, an increase of 27% from the third quarter of 2010 and an increase of 93% from the fourth quarter of 2009. Both the sequential and the year-over-year increases were the result of significantly higher wafer volumes and a modest increase in pricing.
Segment operating profit was $38.1 million in the fourth quarter, compared to $17.6 million in the third quarter, and $32.4 million in the prior year quarter. Fourth quarter segment operating profit includes costs associated with the integration of and volume increases at Solaicx. Higher wafer volumes drove both the sequential and year-over-year increases in operating profit.
SunEdison GAAP net sales for the fourth quarter were $307.6 million, compared to net sales of $21.5 million in the third quarter of 2010, and $3.8 million in the prior year quarter. SunEdison non-GAAP net sales for the 2010 fourth quarter were $407.0 million. As previously announced, SunEdison completed the sale of the 70 megawatt (MW) Rovigo project to First Reserve. Consistent with our treatment of similarly structured projects, $58.0 million in revenue for Rovigo deferred in SunEdison's GAAP results was recognized as revenue in the non-GAAP results and $19.7 million in revenue was not recognized in GAAP or non-GAAP results as a result of minority ownership interest in the First Reserve joint venture.
SunEdison's fourth quarter GAAP operating loss was $8.2 million, compared to an operating loss of $7.2 million in the third quarter of 2010. GAAP operating loss in the fourth quarter was driven by the timing difference between recognition of cost and revenue under GAAP real estate accounting. SunEdison's non-GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter was $59.3 million.
SunEdison ended the year with a pipeline of 1,416MW, of which 87MW was under construction at year end. SunEdison uses the term "pipeline" to identify solar energy systems for which SunEd has a signed PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) contract or a secured grid connection site and completed permitting, or document of customer intent/LOI (Letter of Intent) identifying the terms and conditions to develop the proposed transaction. "Under construction" refers to projects within pipeline, in various stages of completion, which are not yet operational.
Makes you want to run out and start building your own Solar Panels!
Source: MEMC....
02.02.2011
St Peters,
.North America
United StatesMissourri.MEMC Electronic Materials today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2010.
GAAP net sales for the quarter were $850.1 million, an increase of 69% from $503.1 million in the third quarter of 2010 and an increase of 138% from $356.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. Fourth quarter GAAP net sales include $307.6 million in 2010 and $3.8 million in 2009 from the SunEdison business that was acquired in November 2009. Non-GAAP net sales for the quarter were $949.5 million and include $99.4 million of adjustments for revenue or profit deferrals required under GAAP real estate and lease accounting. All adjustments relate to the SunEdison segment.
For the full year, GAAP net sales were $2,239.2 million, an increase of 92% from $1,163.6 million in 2009. GAAP net sales include $420.5 million in 2010 and $3.8 million in 2009 from the SunEdison business. Non-GAAP net sales for full year 2010 were $2,416.0 million and include $176.8 million of adjustments for deferrals required under GAAP real estate and lease accounting.
Capital expenditures were $115.1 million in the quarter, driven by investments in 300mm wafer production, solar wafering manufacturing, and projects for productivity improvement.
Construction of solar energy systems for SunEdison projects of $101.5 million for the fourth quarter includes the construction of solar projects currently classified as owned projects and carried as fixed assets. Cash flow for projects expected to result in direct sales is reflected in working capital.
"Our fourth quarter results extended MEMC's recent trend of steady improvement, with SunEdison delivering its strongest quarter to date," said Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Chatila. "While semiconductor and solar end markets are dynamic, we are improving our execution while continuing strategic initiatives that will catalyze our growth in 2011 and beyond."
For the full year of 2011, MEMC expects non-GAAP sales in the range of $3.4 - 3.7 billion and earnings per share of $1.00 to $1.30. MEMC expects GAAP sales in the range of $2.8 - $3.1 billion and earnings per share of $0.25 to $0.55.
Solar Materials net sales for the fourth quarter were $279.9 million, an increase of 27% from the third quarter of 2010 and an increase of 93% from the fourth quarter of 2009. Both the sequential and the year-over-year increases were the result of significantly higher wafer volumes and a modest increase in pricing.
Segment operating profit was $38.1 million in the fourth quarter, compared to $17.6 million in the third quarter, and $32.4 million in the prior year quarter. Fourth quarter segment operating profit includes costs associated with the integration of and volume increases at Solaicx. Higher wafer volumes drove both the sequential and year-over-year increases in operating profit.
SunEdison GAAP net sales for the fourth quarter were $307.6 million, compared to net sales of $21.5 million in the third quarter of 2010, and $3.8 million in the prior year quarter. SunEdison non-GAAP net sales for the 2010 fourth quarter were $407.0 million. As previously announced, SunEdison completed the sale of the 70 megawatt (MW) Rovigo project to First Reserve. Consistent with our treatment of similarly structured projects, $58.0 million in revenue for Rovigo deferred in SunEdison's GAAP results was recognized as revenue in the non-GAAP results and $19.7 million in revenue was not recognized in GAAP or non-GAAP results as a result of minority ownership interest in the First Reserve joint venture.
SunEdison's fourth quarter GAAP operating loss was $8.2 million, compared to an operating loss of $7.2 million in the third quarter of 2010. GAAP operating loss in the fourth quarter was driven by the timing difference between recognition of cost and revenue under GAAP real estate accounting. SunEdison's non-GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter was $59.3 million.
SunEdison ended the year with a pipeline of 1,416MW, of which 87MW was under construction at year end. SunEdison uses the term "pipeline" to identify solar energy systems for which SunEd has a signed PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) contract or a secured grid connection site and completed permitting, or document of customer intent/LOI (Letter of Intent) identifying the terms and conditions to develop the proposed transaction. "Under construction" refers to projects within pipeline, in various stages of completion, which are not yet operational.
Makes you want to run out and start building your own Solar Panels!
Source: MEMC....
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Going Green in Crook County Oregon!
With developers showing interest in building a solar array and a wind farm preparing to break ground, Crook County is taking big strides into the renewable energy trend
Could the sun soon shine on a large solar array in Crook County?
If the interest shown by solar energy developers of late is any indication, then the answer may be yes.
"We've been getting exploratory `tire-kickers,'" said Crook County Planning Director Bill Zelenka. "Some people call up and ask about what our ordinance is and how to do it, but they don't tell you anything."
Nothing is definitive yet, but Zelenka says the planning department has received at least four inquiries in the past few months.
One large company - which Zelenka declined to name - expressed its desire to build a 45-acre solar array.
Crook County, along with every other county in the state, however, does not have an ordinance outlining the requirements for solar energy developers. The Crook County Planning Commission will hold its first public hearing on the issue Wednesday.
"(The ordinance) will develop some standards, some approval criteria, conditions and those kinds of things," Zelenka said.
In counties where solar energy projects have been approved - including a soon-to-be-built array in Christmas Valley - companies were granted a conditional-use permit. This was the method used to site the West Butte Wind Power project in Crook County last year.
According to Zelenka, renewable energy projects that have a capacity of 104 megawatts or less are sited by local governments. Anything above 104 megawatts, however, is sited by the state.
Paul Israel, president of Bend-based Sunlight Solar Energy, Inc., shed some light on why solar companies would be interested in Crook County.
"Central Oregon gets some of the best solar energy in the state," he said. "It has more sunshine hitting the Earth than anything on the other side of the bump (The Cascades)."
For example, if a person were to install 1,000 watts of solar panels in Central Oregon and the same amount in the Willamette Valley, the ones in Central Oregon would actually produce more energy because the region boasts the best levels of solar radiation in the state, Israel explained.
"First of all, you're going to harvest more energy in Central Oregon, so ergo, your economics are going to be better," he said. "Plus, we have a lot of power lines running through Central Oregon - some of the main power lines for the state. It makes it easier to interconnect."
In addition, the moderate climate keeps solar panels from overheating. Heat degrades the flow of electricity, Isreal says.
"If you have a place that's clean, cool and crisp, then Central Oregon is great," he said.
Could the sun soon shine on a large solar array in Crook County?
If the interest shown by solar energy developers of late is any indication, then the answer may be yes.
"We've been getting exploratory `tire-kickers,'" said Crook County Planning Director Bill Zelenka. "Some people call up and ask about what our ordinance is and how to do it, but they don't tell you anything."
Nothing is definitive yet, but Zelenka says the planning department has received at least four inquiries in the past few months.
One large company - which Zelenka declined to name - expressed its desire to build a 45-acre solar array.
Crook County, along with every other county in the state, however, does not have an ordinance outlining the requirements for solar energy developers. The Crook County Planning Commission will hold its first public hearing on the issue Wednesday.
"(The ordinance) will develop some standards, some approval criteria, conditions and those kinds of things," Zelenka said.
In counties where solar energy projects have been approved - including a soon-to-be-built array in Christmas Valley - companies were granted a conditional-use permit. This was the method used to site the West Butte Wind Power project in Crook County last year.
According to Zelenka, renewable energy projects that have a capacity of 104 megawatts or less are sited by local governments. Anything above 104 megawatts, however, is sited by the state.
Paul Israel, president of Bend-based Sunlight Solar Energy, Inc., shed some light on why solar companies would be interested in Crook County.
"Central Oregon gets some of the best solar energy in the state," he said. "It has more sunshine hitting the Earth than anything on the other side of the bump (The Cascades)."
For example, if a person were to install 1,000 watts of solar panels in Central Oregon and the same amount in the Willamette Valley, the ones in Central Oregon would actually produce more energy because the region boasts the best levels of solar radiation in the state, Israel explained.
"First of all, you're going to harvest more energy in Central Oregon, so ergo, your economics are going to be better," he said. "Plus, we have a lot of power lines running through Central Oregon - some of the main power lines for the state. It makes it easier to interconnect."
In addition, the moderate climate keeps solar panels from overheating. Heat degrades the flow of electricity, Isreal says.
"If you have a place that's clean, cool and crisp, then Central Oregon is great," he said.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Ronald McDonald House in California Goes Solar
June 30, 2010
San Diego, CA, USA: First Ronald McDonald House in California Goes Solar
Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego, Canadian Solar and HelioPower, a leading solar power engineering and installation firm, announced today a new 116kW roof-mount photovoltaic solar electric system at the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego at 2929 Children's Way in San Diego.
This is the first Ronald McDonald House in California to use solar energy to help power the House that supports families with seriously ill children in local hospitals. Ronald McDonald House of San Diego will serve more than 20,000 families this year alone, and the solar electric installation will help offset the electrical needs of the families with clean energy.
This month, the House celebrates the one-year anniversary of its 47-bedroom House for overnight guests and its Family Care Center, which serves as a day-time refuge for anyone with a child in a San Diego hospital.
"The Ronald McDonald House ensures families in San Diego receive the necessities they need as they care for their sick child , and we are so pleased to be able to provide our high-quality modules to this pivotal community facility," said Mike Miskovsky, U.S. general manager of Canadian Solar, Inc. "Through its leadership in California implementing a renewable energy solution, the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego will reap significant financial savings while contributing to environmental sustainability for years to come."
The solar installation was designed and constructed by HelioPower and financed by Helio Micro Utility, and consists of 518 Canadian Solar CS6P-220P polycrystalline modules. These modules are among the top-ranked in the industry in PV USA (PTC) ratings, which are quickly becoming universally accepted standards for measuring real-world module energy production and performance. PV Powered, Inc., an Advanced Energy company, supplied the 100kW inverter. Canadian Solar, HelioPower and PV Powered all donated price reductions to benefit the charity.
"Ronald McDonald House decided to pursue solar energy to create a healthy and sustainable environment for the children and families we serve, and to help greatly offset power costs," said Bill Lennartz, president and CEO of Ronald McDonald House of San Diego. "Our partners have been vital to our success as a resource to families in some of the most challenging times of their lives, and we are excited to now be producing clean solar energy to help us provide care to even more families."
The solar installation is part of the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego's pursuit of U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The House was built according to strict green building standards, using a combination of high-efficiency mechanical systems and envelope and lighting design; it uses 17.5 percent less energy than a typical building in California. Materials used to create the building contain significant amounts of recycled content, and the building provides recycling collection stations to all house guests and employees.
"This is the first Ronald MacDonald House in California to go solar," said Steve LoRusso, vice president of commercial sales at HelioPower. "Working with our affiliate company, Helio Micro Utility, we developed the critical solar financing structure that worked for them as a nonprofit entity and supported their green building goals."
"Ronald McDonald House of San Diego makes life easier and more comfortable for many families in need. We are honored to be a part of helping so many people by providing our inverter, with its field-proven reliability and uptime,to this important solar installation" said Erick Petersen, VP of Sales and Marketing at PV Powered.
San Diego, CA, USA: First Ronald McDonald House in California Goes Solar
Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego, Canadian Solar and HelioPower, a leading solar power engineering and installation firm, announced today a new 116kW roof-mount photovoltaic solar electric system at the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego at 2929 Children's Way in San Diego.
This is the first Ronald McDonald House in California to use solar energy to help power the House that supports families with seriously ill children in local hospitals. Ronald McDonald House of San Diego will serve more than 20,000 families this year alone, and the solar electric installation will help offset the electrical needs of the families with clean energy.
This month, the House celebrates the one-year anniversary of its 47-bedroom House for overnight guests and its Family Care Center, which serves as a day-time refuge for anyone with a child in a San Diego hospital.
"The Ronald McDonald House ensures families in San Diego receive the necessities they need as they care for their sick child , and we are so pleased to be able to provide our high-quality modules to this pivotal community facility," said Mike Miskovsky, U.S. general manager of Canadian Solar, Inc. "Through its leadership in California implementing a renewable energy solution, the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego will reap significant financial savings while contributing to environmental sustainability for years to come."
The solar installation was designed and constructed by HelioPower and financed by Helio Micro Utility, and consists of 518 Canadian Solar CS6P-220P polycrystalline modules. These modules are among the top-ranked in the industry in PV USA (PTC) ratings, which are quickly becoming universally accepted standards for measuring real-world module energy production and performance. PV Powered, Inc., an Advanced Energy company, supplied the 100kW inverter. Canadian Solar, HelioPower and PV Powered all donated price reductions to benefit the charity.
"Ronald McDonald House decided to pursue solar energy to create a healthy and sustainable environment for the children and families we serve, and to help greatly offset power costs," said Bill Lennartz, president and CEO of Ronald McDonald House of San Diego. "Our partners have been vital to our success as a resource to families in some of the most challenging times of their lives, and we are excited to now be producing clean solar energy to help us provide care to even more families."
The solar installation is part of the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego's pursuit of U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The House was built according to strict green building standards, using a combination of high-efficiency mechanical systems and envelope and lighting design; it uses 17.5 percent less energy than a typical building in California. Materials used to create the building contain significant amounts of recycled content, and the building provides recycling collection stations to all house guests and employees.
"This is the first Ronald MacDonald House in California to go solar," said Steve LoRusso, vice president of commercial sales at HelioPower. "Working with our affiliate company, Helio Micro Utility, we developed the critical solar financing structure that worked for them as a nonprofit entity and supported their green building goals."
"Ronald McDonald House of San Diego makes life easier and more comfortable for many families in need. We are honored to be a part of helping so many people by providing our inverter, with its field-proven reliability and uptime,to this important solar installation" said Erick Petersen, VP of Sales and Marketing at PV Powered.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
USA Solar News
June 16, 2010
Little Ferry, NJ, USA: Access Self Storage to Proceed with Six Solar Energy Installations
Access Self Storage has selected the Viron Consulting Group to design and install grid-tied solar electric systems at its facilities in Bernardsville, Clark, Franklin Lakes, Kenilworth, Oakland and Woodbridge, New Jersey.
The announcement was made by Mr. James Greco, President of Access Self Storage and Mr. Thomas Voss, Principal of the Viron Consulting Group, LLC.
"By installing solar panels we are making a financial commitment that is good for the environment and makes fiscal sense." elaborated Greco. "These systems will help with the fight against global warming and reduce our dependency on foreign oil." "We chose the Viron Consulting Group to manage the project because of their holistic approach to our energy concerns" continued Mr. Greco. "And because the system they designed included panels made in the United States."
The systems feature approximately 4,544 American made photovoltaic panels capable of generating more than 1,000,000 kWh of electricity annually, which will significantly offset the company's electrical demand.
The panels are manufactured by SolarWorld, the largest PV manufacturer in the USA since 1977, with factories in Washington, Oregon and California. Thanks to the financial incentives currently available from the state and federal governments, the project will pay for itself in approximately 2 - 3 years.
"When you combine New Jersey's Renewable Energy Rebate Program and Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) system with the 30% Grant available from the US Treasury, now is the best time to install solar electric in NJ" explained Mr. Voss. "People don't realize New Jersey is second only to California when it comes to the capacity of grid-tied solar electric installations in the United States."
Installation of the systems is scheduled to begin this summer and be completed by the end of the year.
Further details about: Viron Consulting Group
Little Ferry, NJ, USA: Access Self Storage to Proceed with Six Solar Energy Installations
Access Self Storage has selected the Viron Consulting Group to design and install grid-tied solar electric systems at its facilities in Bernardsville, Clark, Franklin Lakes, Kenilworth, Oakland and Woodbridge, New Jersey.
The announcement was made by Mr. James Greco, President of Access Self Storage and Mr. Thomas Voss, Principal of the Viron Consulting Group, LLC.
"By installing solar panels we are making a financial commitment that is good for the environment and makes fiscal sense." elaborated Greco. "These systems will help with the fight against global warming and reduce our dependency on foreign oil." "We chose the Viron Consulting Group to manage the project because of their holistic approach to our energy concerns" continued Mr. Greco. "And because the system they designed included panels made in the United States."
The systems feature approximately 4,544 American made photovoltaic panels capable of generating more than 1,000,000 kWh of electricity annually, which will significantly offset the company's electrical demand.
The panels are manufactured by SolarWorld, the largest PV manufacturer in the USA since 1977, with factories in Washington, Oregon and California. Thanks to the financial incentives currently available from the state and federal governments, the project will pay for itself in approximately 2 - 3 years.
"When you combine New Jersey's Renewable Energy Rebate Program and Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) system with the 30% Grant available from the US Treasury, now is the best time to install solar electric in NJ" explained Mr. Voss. "People don't realize New Jersey is second only to California when it comes to the capacity of grid-tied solar electric installations in the United States."
Installation of the systems is scheduled to begin this summer and be completed by the end of the year.
Further details about: Viron Consulting Group
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Solar is Every Where
March 30, 2010
Detroit, MI, USA: Detroit Edison Looks for Solar Host Facilities
Detroit Edison is looking for several businesses and educational institutions with large rooftops or ground area to host solar energy installations that will provide renewable energy and reduce their energy bills.
The utility is starting another aspect of its pilot SolarCurrents program that calls for photovoltaic systems installed on customer rooftops or property to generate 15 megawatts (MW) of electricity throughout its Southeast Michigan service area over the next five years.
"SolarCurrents represents one of the largest distributed solar programs in the country, which will provide opportunities to the emerging solar manufacturing industry," said Trevor Lauer, DTE Energy vice president, Retail Marketing. "The program also will encourage the development of new green energy projects by providing financial incentives to non-residential customers interested in solar energy systems."
Detroit Edison plans to invest more than $100 million in the program, which requires customers to participate for 20 years. The solar energy systems will be owned, installed, operated and maintained by the utility. In return, customers will get an annual credit on their energy bill based on the system size, as well as a one-time, upfront construction payment to cover any inconvenience during installation.
The utility is accepting applications until April 29.
Detroit, MI, USA: Detroit Edison Looks for Solar Host Facilities
Detroit Edison is looking for several businesses and educational institutions with large rooftops or ground area to host solar energy installations that will provide renewable energy and reduce their energy bills.
The utility is starting another aspect of its pilot SolarCurrents program that calls for photovoltaic systems installed on customer rooftops or property to generate 15 megawatts (MW) of electricity throughout its Southeast Michigan service area over the next five years.
"SolarCurrents represents one of the largest distributed solar programs in the country, which will provide opportunities to the emerging solar manufacturing industry," said Trevor Lauer, DTE Energy vice president, Retail Marketing. "The program also will encourage the development of new green energy projects by providing financial incentives to non-residential customers interested in solar energy systems."
Detroit Edison plans to invest more than $100 million in the program, which requires customers to participate for 20 years. The solar energy systems will be owned, installed, operated and maintained by the utility. In return, customers will get an annual credit on their energy bill based on the system size, as well as a one-time, upfront construction payment to cover any inconvenience during installation.
The utility is accepting applications until April 29.
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