By Greentech Lead America: American Public University
System (APUS), an online higher-education provider focused on the military and
public service communities, has installed a 407-kilowatt solar system, the
largest solar array in West Virginia.
The system employs 1,671 high-performance solar
panels from SolarWorld. The system was designed and installed by
MTVSolar, SolarWorld’s authorized installer. The installation is mounted on a
carport structure at APUS’ headquarters in Charles Town, West Virginia.
The installation at APUS is MTVSolar’s latest use of
SolarWorld solar panels to blaze a solar trail in the Mountain State.
“Through this project, APUS sets a powerful example of
institutional sustainability for its more than 100,000 students and for the
community here in West Virginia. This installation is an example of what
education and renewable energy have in common – both are critical investments
in our future,” said Mike McKechnie, president of MTVSolar.
The system is expected to supply about half of the energy
requirements for APUS’ 100,000-square-foot Financial Center and power 15
charging stations for electrical and hybrid vehicles.
SolarWorld and MTVSolar have worked at the vanguard of
solar development in West Virginia in projects that bring new sources of energy
and jobs. Between 2010 and 2011, MTVSolar installed SolarWorld solar
panels at the Morgan County Courthouse in Berkeley Springs, at
Berkeley Springs High School, and at the wastewater treatment plant in
Hurricane.
“With a network of skilled, experienced authorized
installers like MTVSolar on the ground in communities across the country,
SolarWorld can ensure that our technology is deployed according to industry
best practices in applications that provide a meaningful return on investment
for the communities involved,” said Kevin Kilkelly, president of SolarWorld
Americas.
National Solar Power signs deal to buy solar panels from
SolarWorld
Recently, National Solar Power signed an agreement
to buy several million advanced solar panels from SolarWorld for its proposed
solar power facilities in Florida. National Solar Power plans to build
facilities totaling 700 megawatts in Gadsden, Hardee and Liberty counties.
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