The system is the largest commercial Solar PV installations that will generate 900,000 kWh of clean, emission free electricity annually enough energy to serve approximately 300 homes, while providing a centerpiece to the resort's holistic approach to environmental stewardship.
Sunpreme's higher quality panels at Amangiri are ground mounted, coupled with best-in-class system design and inverters to maximize energy production. The resort's environment requires a reliable solar systems design, and Sunpreme panels with their innovative technology and rugged EPC construction have demonstrated excellent performance.
"We selected Sunpreme Solar Panel because of their robust reliability, excellent value, aesthetically good looking panels, easy maintenance, and Sunpreme's total technical solution. The owner's primary objective in adding a solar system was to enhance our green initiative and generate goodwill by giving our guests a practical demonstration of reducing our carbon footprint.
"The cost of solar PV systems has come down significantly in the last few years, making the installation viable. We are delighted to see energy output performance during last 100+ days, and positive guest experience that exceeds our expectations," said John Olberg, Executive Vice President at Canyon Equity LLC, which oversees operations at Amangiri.
"We are most gratified to see the successful outcome of our show-case distributed generation (DG) project at the world renowned Amangiri Utah resort. It highlights Sunpreme's capability for providing a total integrated PV solution, namely EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) incorporating our rugged, aesthetically pleasing double glass, frameless panels and innovative Photo-Voltaic Cells based on our unique SmartSilicon Hybrid Cell Technology (HCT) platform," said Dr. Ashok K. Sinha, Chairman & CEO of Sunpreme.
"Since this project, our HCT platform continues to deliver around the world, a winning mix of design, technology and cost effective performance at the highest levels for emerging DG applications," he added.
"We are proud to achieve this 100 days' performance milestone, post-commissioning of the Sunpreme Solar System in collaboration with Amangiri and Capricorn Investment Group, and we applaud their vision to have clean and renewable energy for their business needs. By focusing on higher quality panels, rugged EPC systems design and cost efficient performance metrics, we are able to develop a competitive solution for the client. Hotels and resorts depend on reliable energy source, and Sunpreme Solar System enabled Amangiri to truly rely on daily output, with reduced energy power costs for the next 25 years or more," said Surinder S. Bedi, Executive Vice President of Sunpreme.
"These solar panels have already demonstrated reliable performance in environments ranging from hot to cold, and certified to withstand the most challenging environmental solutions including sand, snow load, hail stones and wind load to hurricane prone islands. We expect the solar system to demonstrate excellent field performance," added Bedi.
