Wilmington, DE --(eSolarEnergyNews) DuPont today hosted a celebration of the startup of a 548 kilowatt, five-acre solar installation on a former Superfund landfill site in Newport, Del. The solar installation, located at 205 South James Street, Newport, Del., will produce enough electricity to power 60 homes in the Newport community. It will generate about 729,000 kilowatt hours of power per year.
After successfully completing remediation at the Newport site, and with the support of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Delaware Division of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC), DuPont collaborated with Tangent Energy Solutions to put the property into productive use generating solar electricity. The solar project, developed by Tangent and owned by Greenwood Energy, a subsidiary of Libra Group, will provide a viable renewable energy option for the Newport community. The solar panels were supplied by DuPont Apollo, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DuPont.
The celebration event included a program that was conducted at the nearby DuPont Photovoltaics Applications Lab in Wilmington, Del. The Honorable Jack Markell, governor – State of Delaware, headlined a group of speakers who provided comments during the program. Other speakers included: Shawn Garvin, regional administrator – EPA Mid-Atlantic Region 3; and Linda Fisher, vice president – DuPont Safety, Health & Environment & Chief Sustainability Officer.
“The DuPont Solar Power Project complements Delaware’s commitment toward using clean, renewable energy sources,” Markell said. “Generating solar energy benefits the residents of Newport, and positively impacts our state - increasing our competitiveness, reducing air pollution, improving public health and creating jobs.”
“Under the RE-Powering America Initiative, EPA encourages renewable energy development on current and formerly contaminated land when it is aligned with the community’s vision for the site,” Garvin said. “When we work together to turn an environmental problem into an opportunity, we create the best of what is possible – here solar energy will serve the families of Newport and inspire others to re-power America with alternative energy solutions.”
“We’re very excited about this project because it is the first time we’ve utilized solar on a former landfill. The project will reduce DuPont’s greenhouse gas emissions by 350 tons a year and reuse a portion of a federal Superfund site that had been considered to be unusable land,” said Fisher. “This is a great example of what we’re trying to do at DuPont around the world: working collaboratively to help meet the growing demand for energy with renewable fuels.”
Other guests who participated in the program included Collin O’Mara, secretary – Delaware Division of Natural Resources & Environmental Control; Rep. Debra Heffernan, Rep. John Kowalko Jr., Michael Spencer, mayor – Town of Newport, and various leaders with the DuPont Corporate Remediation Group, DuPont Facilities Services & Real Estate and DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions Business.
This represents the eleventh solar installation on DuPont land to date, and the fourth in Delaware. Two additional installations are expected to be completed by year-end, bringing the total energy output to 4,800,000 kilowatt hours per year – enough to power 400 U.S. households. In addition to its DuPont Apollo subsidiary, which specializes in silicon-based thin film solar technologies, DuPont is the largest supplier of specialty materials to the solar industry. Over half the world’s 400 million solar panels have DuPont materials in them.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit http://www.dupont.com.
Saturday, December 07, 2013
PURE Energies Teams With WWF to Accelerate Adoption of Residential Solar and Combat Climate Change
San Francisco, CA--(eSolarEnergyNews)-- PURE Energies has teamed up with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to launch a new program to help Americans lower their household energy costs and reduce their personal impact on climate change. Starting today through September 2014, for each homeowner who signs up for solar through the One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) online solar marketplace via WWF's "Renewable, It's Doable" website, 1BOG will give WWF up to $1,000 to support its global conservation programs.
"We are thrilled to be working with WWF to help their supporters benefit from solar energy. We believe that by adding solar energy to the proactive carbon-reduction measures a WWF supporter can take, we will see a new level of tangible, positive activism by a group already dedicated to fighting climate change," said Chris Stern, VP of business development for 1BOG and parent company Pure Energies Group. "Pure Energies offers a wide variety of residential solar power solutions across the United States, so WWF supporters can use 1BOG and know they will get the best possible deal on solar power for their home."
1BOG's online marketplace empowers homeowners to go solar, save on their household energy costs, and reduce the carbon footprint in their communities. Visitors to RenewableItsDoable.org can connect with 1BOG solar specialists, who will help them compare the offerings of a wide range of residential solar providers in their area and sign up for the best solar power plan available. The 1BOG solar specialists take into account factors such as location, energy usage, size of their home, and available tax incentives. They also provide detailed financial assessments to show homeowners potential energy bill savings along with projected CO2 emission reductions.
"With rooftop solar more affordable than ever, making the switch to renewable energy is a simple way people can do their part to address climate change and reduce their impact on our planet," said WWF Director of Renewable Energy Outreach Keya Chatterjee. "By working with 1BOG to connect homeowners with installers, we are hoping to make it even easier."
"We are thrilled to be working with WWF to help their supporters benefit from solar energy. We believe that by adding solar energy to the proactive carbon-reduction measures a WWF supporter can take, we will see a new level of tangible, positive activism by a group already dedicated to fighting climate change," said Chris Stern, VP of business development for 1BOG and parent company Pure Energies Group. "Pure Energies offers a wide variety of residential solar power solutions across the United States, so WWF supporters can use 1BOG and know they will get the best possible deal on solar power for their home."
1BOG's online marketplace empowers homeowners to go solar, save on their household energy costs, and reduce the carbon footprint in their communities. Visitors to RenewableItsDoable.org can connect with 1BOG solar specialists, who will help them compare the offerings of a wide range of residential solar providers in their area and sign up for the best solar power plan available. The 1BOG solar specialists take into account factors such as location, energy usage, size of their home, and available tax incentives. They also provide detailed financial assessments to show homeowners potential energy bill savings along with projected CO2 emission reductions.
"With rooftop solar more affordable than ever, making the switch to renewable energy is a simple way people can do their part to address climate change and reduce their impact on our planet," said WWF Director of Renewable Energy Outreach Keya Chatterjee. "By working with 1BOG to connect homeowners with installers, we are hoping to make it even easier."
ReneSola Virtus II Polycrystalline PV Modules to Power California Farm
San Francisco, CA, --(eSolarEnergyNews)-- ReneSola, a leading brand and technology provider of solar photovoltaic ("PV") products, today announced that it will partner with LTS Energy to develop a 330 kW solar project for "Ranch 41," a farm in Fallbrook, California. ReneSola will provide its high-efficiency Virtus II 305W polycrystalline modules for this fixed tilt ground mount PV project.
ReneSola and LTS Energy previously collaborated on a 273 kW solar power system for Peppercorn Mutual Water Company in Pauma Valley, California earlier this year. ReneSola and LTS Energy are also discussing plans for additional solar projects in California of several megawatts.
Mr. Kevin Chen, president of ReneSola America stated, "LTS Energy is an experienced developer and holds its PV equipment suppliers to a high standard. "Ranch 41" marks our second project with LTS, and we look forward to partnering with them on additional projects in the future."
Larry Slominski, president of LTS Energy stated, "California farmers recognize the value of solar electric power systems that allow them to "Farm the Sun"™ to offset the high energy costs of pumping water. In partnership with ReneSola, we have provided California farmers with significant returns on their investments in solar power. An increasing number of farmers in the region are seeking our support to develop solar projects, and we look forward to partnering with ReneSola to meet this growing demand."
ReneSola and LTS Energy previously collaborated on a 273 kW solar power system for Peppercorn Mutual Water Company in Pauma Valley, California earlier this year. ReneSola and LTS Energy are also discussing plans for additional solar projects in California of several megawatts.
Mr. Kevin Chen, president of ReneSola America stated, "LTS Energy is an experienced developer and holds its PV equipment suppliers to a high standard. "Ranch 41" marks our second project with LTS, and we look forward to partnering with them on additional projects in the future."
Larry Slominski, president of LTS Energy stated, "California farmers recognize the value of solar electric power systems that allow them to "Farm the Sun"™ to offset the high energy costs of pumping water. In partnership with ReneSola, we have provided California farmers with significant returns on their investments in solar power. An increasing number of farmers in the region are seeking our support to develop solar projects, and we look forward to partnering with ReneSola to meet this growing demand."
Thursday, December 05, 2013
Oakland Schools to Slash Electric Bills Nearly in Half Using Solar
San Jose, CA--(eSolarEnergyNews)-- SunPower today announced that it is designing and building high efficiency SunPower solar power systems for 16 schools in the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) in Oakland, Calif. Once completed in 2014, the district estimates it will reduce electricity costs at those facilities by 46 percent.
"Our contract with SunPower will enable Oakland Unified School District to maximize our use of clean renewable energy, dramatically reduce utility expenses, and use the savings to enhance academic programs," said OUSD Superintendent Dr. Gary Yee. "We will also have the opportunity to take advantage of linked learning initiatives such as the successful SunPower Solar Academy, which integrates real world work experience with rigorous academic programs to inspire students while preparing them for college and careers."
SunPower is installing 3.6 megawatts of systems at the 16 schools, using SunPower solar panels, the most efficient and reliable panels on the market today. The systems include rooftop solar arrays and solar shade structures in school parking lots, which take advantage of underutilized space and provide needed shade.
"Oakland Unified School District can rely on its SunPower solar systems to deliver guaranteed performance for the next 25 years or more," said Howard Wenger, SunPower president, regions. "SunPower works with school districts across California to reduce operating costs and repurpose the savings to the classroom. It is extremely rewarding to partner with our public schools to deliver needed savings, while inspiring teachers and students with the great power and potential of the sun."
According to estimates provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, OUSD solar power systems will avoid production of approximately 80,500 tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the next 30 years, the equivalent of removing 15,210 cars from California's roads.
SunPower is a leader in delivering energy solutions to California's school districts. The company has delivered more than 61 megawatts of on-site solar power systems for 23 school districts across the state.
The SunPower Solar Academy is a summer project- and work-based learning program that is delivered over the course of one week in each participating district, immersing district students and teachers in a solar-focused curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Approximately 250 students from ten California school districts participated during the 2013 summer session.
"Our contract with SunPower will enable Oakland Unified School District to maximize our use of clean renewable energy, dramatically reduce utility expenses, and use the savings to enhance academic programs," said OUSD Superintendent Dr. Gary Yee. "We will also have the opportunity to take advantage of linked learning initiatives such as the successful SunPower Solar Academy, which integrates real world work experience with rigorous academic programs to inspire students while preparing them for college and careers."
SunPower is installing 3.6 megawatts of systems at the 16 schools, using SunPower solar panels, the most efficient and reliable panels on the market today. The systems include rooftop solar arrays and solar shade structures in school parking lots, which take advantage of underutilized space and provide needed shade.
"Oakland Unified School District can rely on its SunPower solar systems to deliver guaranteed performance for the next 25 years or more," said Howard Wenger, SunPower president, regions. "SunPower works with school districts across California to reduce operating costs and repurpose the savings to the classroom. It is extremely rewarding to partner with our public schools to deliver needed savings, while inspiring teachers and students with the great power and potential of the sun."
According to estimates provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, OUSD solar power systems will avoid production of approximately 80,500 tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the next 30 years, the equivalent of removing 15,210 cars from California's roads.
SunPower is a leader in delivering energy solutions to California's school districts. The company has delivered more than 61 megawatts of on-site solar power systems for 23 school districts across the state.
The SunPower Solar Academy is a summer project- and work-based learning program that is delivered over the course of one week in each participating district, immersing district students and teachers in a solar-focused curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Approximately 250 students from ten California school districts participated during the 2013 summer session.
ABM Installs 1.2 MW Solar Array in Baltimore
New York, NY--(eSolarEnergyNews)--ABM, a leading provider of facility solutions, announced today that ABM’s energy business has successfully commissioned a 1.2 MW solar array in Baltimore, Md., representing one of the largest solar installations to date in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Washington Gas Energy Systems, a subsidiary of WGL Holdings (NYSE: WGL), owns the system, and land owner Glen Meadows Retirement Community, a subsidiary of Presbyterian Senior Living, will reap the benefits of lower, fixed-rate energy costs. ABM provided the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of the solar array on behalf of Washington Gas Energy Systems and Sol Systems, which provided the solar financing for the project.
In addition to being responsible for construction, ABM will also maintain the 4,150 panel array on behalf of Washington Gas Energy Systems under a long-term contract, providing the senior living facility with fixed, low-cost energy rates over the life of the 20-year agreement, allowing Presbyterian Senior Living to save money as utility costs are expected to rise in the coming years. The system is expected to generate just over 1.5 million kilowatt hours (kWh) per year. Construction began in August and was finalized in October.
“ABM is excited to have completed the first of many utility-scale solar development projects to come,” said Ted O’Shea, ABM energy business vice president. “We’ve made significant investments to increase our expertise in the development of renewable energy as a solution to reduce owning and operating costs and increase energy efficiency for our clients. We look forward to continuing to help other organizations obtain fixed-cost energy pricing while generating revenue for their facilities through our renewable energy solutions.”
The multi-year, multi-million dollar contract represents the first project completed through ABM’s recent joint venture with Building Energy, an Italian-based independent power producer, which added further expertise to ABM’s renewables team. ABM and Building Energy have collectively installed over 250 MWs through solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, completed over $1B in energy projects, and currently operate and maintain over 200 MWs of solar facilities across five countries.
“Our joint venture with ABM delivered a high quality solar plant within a short timeframe, ensuring Washington Gas Energy Systems’ standards were met across the project’s execution,” said Andrea Braccialarghe, Building Energy’s managing director, America. “Building Energy's solar power plant experience worldwide creates tremendous value for our joint venture’s U.S. clients through well-built systems that maximize clean, renewable solar power.”
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In addition to being responsible for construction, ABM will also maintain the 4,150 panel array on behalf of Washington Gas Energy Systems under a long-term contract, providing the senior living facility with fixed, low-cost energy rates over the life of the 20-year agreement, allowing Presbyterian Senior Living to save money as utility costs are expected to rise in the coming years. The system is expected to generate just over 1.5 million kilowatt hours (kWh) per year. Construction began in August and was finalized in October.
“ABM is excited to have completed the first of many utility-scale solar development projects to come,” said Ted O’Shea, ABM energy business vice president. “We’ve made significant investments to increase our expertise in the development of renewable energy as a solution to reduce owning and operating costs and increase energy efficiency for our clients. We look forward to continuing to help other organizations obtain fixed-cost energy pricing while generating revenue for their facilities through our renewable energy solutions.”
The multi-year, multi-million dollar contract represents the first project completed through ABM’s recent joint venture with Building Energy, an Italian-based independent power producer, which added further expertise to ABM’s renewables team. ABM and Building Energy have collectively installed over 250 MWs through solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, completed over $1B in energy projects, and currently operate and maintain over 200 MWs of solar facilities across five countries.
“Our joint venture with ABM delivered a high quality solar plant within a short timeframe, ensuring Washington Gas Energy Systems’ standards were met across the project’s execution,” said Andrea Braccialarghe, Building Energy’s managing director, America. “Building Energy's solar power plant experience worldwide creates tremendous value for our joint venture’s U.S. clients through well-built systems that maximize clean, renewable solar power.”
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