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PPC Solar Poised to Build 1.5 Megawatt Solar Project in Taos County
Taos, New Mexico (November 29, 2011) - Local Taos business PPC Solar has announced that Kit Carson Electric Cooperative has conditionally approved an agreement under which PPC Solar would construct a 1.5 MW DC solar array in Taos County. The project would be the largest solar install in Taos County and would generate an estimated 2,985,859 kWh of solar power in the first year of operation while stimulating the local economy and creating dozens of local employment opportunities.
Specifics of project:
PPC Solar has announced that the Board of Directors of Kit Carson Electric Cooperative has conditionally approved a Power Purchase Agreement under which it would purchase solar electricity for the next 25-years from a 1.5 MW DC photovoltaic array in Taos County that would be constructed by PPC Solar. The solar install would be the largest in Taos County, utilizing approximately 5,400 solar panels situated on approximately 8.5 acres just northwest of Taos. The system would produce an estimated 2,985,859 kWh of solar power during its first year of operation which would offset 21,535 tons of CO2 the equivalent to planting 107,675 trees. The agreement is subject to approval by Tri-State Generation and Transmission, which is slated to consider the agreement on December 7, and permitting by Taos County by December 31, 2011.
Driven by falling costs and a robust federal clean energy program, the U.S. solar industry grew by 67 percent in 2010. Americans overwhelmingly support the development and use of solar energy according to a new national poll. These and other findings were reported on November 1, 2011, in the 2011 SCHOTT Solar Barometer™, a nationally representative survey conducted annually by independent polling firm Kelton Research.
For the fourth consecutive year, the survey found that about nine out of 10 Americans (89%) think it is important for the United States to develop and use solar energy. Furthermore, when asked to select an energy source they would financially support if they were in charge of U.S. energy policy, 39% of Americans chose solar over other sources such as natural gas (21%), wind (12%), nuclear (9%) and coal (3%).
Utilities are taking note by investing in solar power to reduce their long-term energy costs, promote local energy independence, and generate increased revenues from the sale of renewable energy credits (RECs), while complying with the mandates established by most states that utilities meet certain renewable energy portfolio standards.
According to Daniel Weinman, CEO of PPC Solar, "projects like this have the capacity to invigorate our local economy. Not only will it expand the number of jobs for our labor force, it can also give Kit Carson more control over the rising cost of electricity received from Tri-State. More money made locally equals more money to spend in our community." At a time when businesses are hard-pressed to reduce operating expenses, PPC Solar is working with the local community to find solar-powered solutions that can help with long-range financial planning while increasing the bottom line.
Contact:
Larissa Weinman, PR & Media
Paradise Power Company // PPCSolar
1036 Reed Ln Unit A, Taos NM 87571
Tel: 575-737-5896
Fax: 575-758-3024
Email: larissa_ppcsolar.com
www.ppcsolar.com
About the Company: PPC Solar, also known as Paradise Power Company, was founded in 1979. It is located in Taos, New Mexico, the solar capital of the world. Its most recent project was a 1mW single-axis tracking system for Buckman Direct Diversion Water Plant in Santa Fe, NM.
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PPCSolar will award a 2kW photovoltaic system to a Taos County non-profit
TAOS, New Mexico (February 17, 2011) – PPCSolar (a dba of Paradise Power Company) will donate a 2kW photovoltaic (solar electric) system to a Taos County non-profit organization.
Specifics of donation
Donated system will have the market value of $15,000.00 and will produce approximately 2100kWhs (kilowatt hours) per year of electricity. It will have the capacity to increase property value ($5,000.00 for every $250.00 of annual electricity savings) without adding property taxes. This system has the capacity to eliminate 2,000+ lbs of carbon dioxide emissions per year, which is comparable to planting over 438 trees.
The system will be awarded based on the following factors: desire from applicant, site/building criteria, and socio-economic impact on the Taos area.
We have been supported by the Taos community for a long time, said Daniel Weinman, CEO of PPCSolar, Its time for us to give back in a big way, and to give it to a hard-working non-profit organization that directly benefits the people in our community.
Applications available from larissa_ppcsolar.com or available at the PPCSolar office: 1036 Reed Lane Unit #1 Taos, NM phone 575-737-5896. Application deadline is March 18th, 2011. The system will be awarded by March 31st, 2011 and is expected to be commissioned this spring.
Contact:
Larissa Weinman, PR & Media
Paradise Power Company // PPCSolar
1036 Reed Ln Unit A, Taos NM 87571
Tel: 575-737-5896
Fax: 575-758-3024
Email: larissa_ppcsolar.com
www.ppcsolar.com
About the Company: PPCSolar, also known as Paradise Power Company, was founded in 1979. It is located in Taos, New Mexico, the solar capital of the world. Its most recent project was a 1mW single-axis tracking system for Buckman Diversion Water Plant in Santa Fe, NM.
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American Capital Energy and PPCSolar Inaugurate Photovoltaic Solar Installation at Santa Fe's Thornburg Campus
Santa Fes Largest Rooftop PV Array 200 kw System Now Online
Santa Fe, New Mexico, Dec. 28, 2010 -- American Capital Energy (A.C.E.) and PPCSolar (a dba of Paradise Power Company) have inaugurated a 200kW photovoltaic (PV) solar power system at the Thornburg Campus, home of Thornburg Investment Management.
The Thornburg Campus was awarded a Gold certification in the U.S. Green Building Councils Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) rating system in September 2009. American Capital Energy, headquartered in Massachusetts with an office in Santa Fe, developed, engineered, and managed the project. PPCSolar, of Taos, installed the 200-kilowatt array.
This installation consists of 840 235 watt Yingli polycrystalline modules and an Advanced Energy Solaron 250 inverter, and is a roof mount bi-polar system.
The system is projected to produce 20 to 30 percent of building electricity usage.
American Capital Energy has managed and installed solar projects across seven states, generating a combined output of more than 30 MW, since its founding in 2005.
American Capital Energy is excited to have the opportunity to work with our friends PPCSolar to help the Thornburg Campus to create the most energy efficient office in New Mexico, said Tom Anderson, Chief Operating Officer of American Capital Energy, We believe that this is the model of building sustainability and local partnerships that should guide all new construction in New Mexico.
We're proud to partner with A.C.E. and work with the Thornburg Campus to support their environmental stewardship," said Daniel Weinman, Chief Executive Officer of PPCSolar. This is not only an exceptional opportunity to harness Santa Fes plentiful sun to create both clean energy, but also creates local jobs."
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PPCSolar awarded contract with Taos and Penasco School Districts for 100kw solar installations
TAOS, New Mexico (November 15, 2010) – Taos and Penasco school districts have awarded the contract for supply of equipment, project design, construction, and installation of large-scale photovoltaic arrays at schools in Northern New Mexico to PPCSolar (a dba of Paradise Power Company).
Construction of solar electric arrays on NM schools
Taos and Penasco school districts have awarded the contract for supply of equipment, project design, construction, and installation of large-scale photovoltaic arrays at schools in Northern New Mexico to PPCSolar (a dba of Paradise Power Company). The Taos School District array will be installed at Taos High School, and is a 50kw project. The Penasco project is 50kw and will be installed at Penasco High School. These projects will be the largest solar installations on any secondary school in the Northern New Mexico. Both installations will consist of SCHOTT Solar PV, Inc. (of Albuquerque) polycrystalline modules and Fronius inverters, and will be mounted on a newly constructed carport canopy (Taos) and ground mount (Penasco). It is estimated that these two systems will yield an energy savings of more than $40,0000 annually.
Both projects will commence by the end of November 2010 and are expected to be commissioned before the end of the year. These systems are funded directly through a grant system initiated last year utilizing funds from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA). With these solar installations, they will not only have direct environmental benefits for the community, they will use locally manufactured equipment, and be incorporated into renewable energy studies programs for the students, said Daniel Weinman, Chief Executive Officer of PPCSolar.
