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Applied Energy Technologies (AET) Expands ECO Line with Rayport-B ECO East-West System
AET adapts rooftop solution for east/west orientation for maximum PV production.
Bombard Renewable Energy Chooses Yaskawa Solectria Solars SGI XTM U.S.-Made Utility-Scale Inverters
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced today that Bombard Renewable Energy chose its U.S.-made SGI XTM utility-scale inverters and SolrenView monitoring for a 17.5 megawatt (MW) community solar installation in the Mojave Desert, town of Pahrump, Nevada. The project is an undertaking by the Valley Electric Association (VEA), a member owned non-profit electric cooperative.
Bombard Renewable Energy is the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company for the 17.5MW site which spans 80 acres and utilizes all U.S.-made products including SolarWorld modules and Solar FlexRack racking. This PV system is unique in that it involved working closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to design an innovative system that had the lowest impact on the endangered Desert Tortoise and its sensitive habitat.
Bombard Renewable Energy is the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company for the 17.5MW site which spans 80 acres and utilizes all U.S.-made products including SolarWorld modules and Solar FlexRack racking. This PV system is unique in that it involved working closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to design an innovative system that had the lowest impact on the endangered Desert Tortoise and its sensitive habitat.
It was very important for this project to use U.S.-manufactured products only. Yaskawa Solectria Solar has been manufacturing their inverters in the U.S. since 2005 and has vast experience delivering successful projects. This experience, their strong balance sheet and responsive service team were extremely important during our decision-making process. We have the utmost confidence in the performance of their inverters, said Bo Balzar, Division Manager at Bombard Renewable Energy.
Yaskawa Solectria Solar is proud to be part of this innovative PV system that not only uses all U.S.-made products, but is also built to minimize impact to the endangered tortoises. It proves that manufacturers, EPC, utilities and public agencies can work together on projects that influence various facets of sustainability. Bombard is a great customer and did an excellent job with this design, said Mark Goodreau, Director of Sales at Yaskawa Solectria Solar.
Yaskawa Solectria Solar is proud to be part of this innovative PV system that not only uses all U.S.-made products, but is also built to minimize impact to the endangered tortoises. It proves that manufacturers, EPC, utilities and public agencies can work together on projects that influence various facets of sustainability. Bombard is a great customer and did an excellent job with this design, said Mark Goodreau, Director of Sales at Yaskawa Solectria Solar.
VEA has a fixed-rate power purchase agreement (PPA) with Nevada Valley Solar Solutions, LLC, that will operate the PV system and sell the energy to the VEA. In turn, the VEA will provide the cooperative with one of the lowest-priced solar energy rates in the nation. Over 25 years, the PV system will produce over 817,000,000 kWh of electricity which is equivalent to 14.5 million mature trees being planted, replacing 1.3 million barrels of oil and removing 1.3 billion cars from the road.
Intersolar award: Finalists Announced for the solar industry Innovation Prize
Complete with a new category and record number of submissions, this years Intersolar AWARD pays tribute to ground-breaking innovations in the solar industry for the ninth time in a row.
Canadian Solar to Showcase Dymond Module and SuperPower Module at 2016 SNEC
Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced that it will showcase the Dymond module and SuperPower module at the 2016 SNEC PV Power Expo to be held on May 24 to May 26, 2016 in Shanghai New International Expo Center.
Special promotion for Intersolar Europe
SolarMax Group extends guarantee for TP Series solar inverters
New support program being launched to encourage broad participation in Ontarios energy sector
The IESO is launching the Energy Partnerships Program (EPP) to support indigenous communities, co-operatives, municipalities and public sector entities in the participation of Ontario’s energy sector.
Quantum Materials Corp Enters Next Phase of Cadmium-free Quantum Dot Development
Company participating at SIDs Display Week Conference in San Francisco
Schletter Inc. Expands Management Team with New Chief Commercial Officer, Michael Reno
Solar mounting system manufacturer appoints new Chief Commercial Officer responsible for sales, marketing, and business development for solar market.
PG&E Empowering Hundreds of Local Students to Build Portable Energy Kits
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today a $260,000 sponsorship that will put more than 100 portable solar kits into the hands of local high school students through the companys Better Together Giving Program. Not only will students build portable solar units, they will also participate in local sustainability projects and have a chance to make a global impact by distributing solar kits to certain countries in Africa, Haiti and other energy-poor regions of the world.
The kits, called We Share Solar Suitcases, are small, portable photovoltaic lighting systems, powerful enough to illuminate a small room. PG&E will provide more than 100 of them to high schools in Northern and Central California, supplied by the nonprofit, We Care Solar. The schools who receive the kits will be trained to use them by We Care Solar and will learn firsthand the basic principles of producing clean energy.
The kits, called We Share Solar Suitcases, are small, portable photovoltaic lighting systems, powerful enough to illuminate a small room. PG&E will provide more than 100 of them to high schools in Northern and Central California, supplied by the nonprofit, We Care Solar. The schools who receive the kits will be trained to use them by We Care Solar and will learn firsthand the basic principles of producing clean energy.
Students will then be invited to submit videos of their own local sustainability projects. Winning schools will choose student and teacher representatives to deliver solar suitcases to orphanages, schools and medical clinics in Kenya with international charity Free the Children. Additional suitcases will be sent to energy-poor regions around the world.
I love how this program combines clean-energy education and empowers young people with a spirit of community service. Its about instilling the value of acting locally and thinking globally and showing young people that they have the power to make a difference, said Helen Burt, PG&Es senior vice president, External Affairs and Public Policy.
I love how this program combines clean-energy education and empowers young people with a spirit of community service. Its about instilling the value of acting locally and thinking globally and showing young people that they have the power to make a difference, said Helen Burt, PG&Es senior vice president, External Affairs and Public Policy.
Following a successful first year for the program in 2015, PG&E is providing more Solar Suitcases per school this year, delivering them to more countries in need and expanding the energy training that students will provide to recipients during their humanitarian delivery trip to Kenya.
It is the goal of this partnership to encourage global connections and to promote the solar energy literacy of students everywherehere in California and in Kenya, said Hal Aronson, co-founder and co-director for We Care Solar.
It is the goal of this partnership to encourage global connections and to promote the solar energy literacy of students everywherehere in California and in Kenya, said Hal Aronson, co-founder and co-director for We Care Solar.
This Solar Suitcase collaboration adds a global dimension to PG&Es commitment to STEM education and renewable energy. In total, PG&E has given $75 million to educational initiatives in Northern and Central California over the past decade.
Last October, I was sitting in the classroom and we were building these Solar Suitcases. We knew the suitcases were going to go to Africa, but getting to see them in Kenya and seeing the people so happy to have this opportunity that they greeted us with a song and danceits unlike anything Ive ever seen in the U.S. or anywhere else, said high school junior Connor Schademan, one of the students who traveled to Kenya as part of last years program.
Last October, I was sitting in the classroom and we were building these Solar Suitcases. We knew the suitcases were going to go to Africa, but getting to see them in Kenya and seeing the people so happy to have this opportunity that they greeted us with a song and danceits unlike anything Ive ever seen in the U.S. or anywhere else, said high school junior Connor Schademan, one of the students who traveled to Kenya as part of last years program.
PG&Es broader Better Together Giving Program further demonstrates the companys commitment to building a better future together. With a focus on education, economic vitality, the environment and emergency preparedness, PG&E is aligning charitable resources with the companys values. Working closely with local community organizations, PG&E is helping to create a strong, resilient and sustainable California. Community investments are funded entirely by the companys shareholders.
Schools interested in participating in the program can apply now through May 31.
Schools interested in participating in the program can apply now through May 31.
Learn more about the Solar Suitcase program by visiting pge.com/solarsuitcase or PG&E Currents for coverage and footage of last years program. B-Roll and interviews from students and teachers who participated in last years program are available upon request.
