SAN JOSE, CA -- 04/17/08 --
Power Solutions has engineered and installed
an 8 kilowatt (DC) solar power system on the new firehouse at 2323
Pruneridge Ave, Santa Clara. The system received final approval on
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 from the building department, allowing it to go
live.
The building was designed by the Aedis Group of San José. Working with the
electrical contractor, Northern States Electric, Power Solutions selected
American-made Sharp photovoltaic panels for the project. Using 40 Sharp
ND208U1 panels with two SMA-America 4000US inverters, the system will
generate 12,197 kilowatts during the year. A monitoring system from Fat
Spaniel will allow web-based tracking of the system's production from any
computer.
José Radzinsky, CEO of Power Solutions, said, "This system was designed to
maximize the usage of roof space available. We anticipate that it will
generate a significant portion of the new building's energy use for many
years to come. We are pleased to support the City of Santa Clara's pursuit
of environmental best practices and carbon-free power production."
Nestor Sohnlein, Vice President of Power Solutions, said, "The installation
process was straight forward, we coordinated with the General Contractor
and other sub-contractors throughout the contraction process and finished
on time."
As a money saving feature, composite shingles were installed on the roof
below the solar installation, while a Spanish tile roof covers the rest of
the building.
Power Solutions specializes in solar energy generation, engineering and
installing alternative energy systems for residential, commercial,
governmental and non-profit needs. The company, established in 1998, has
since installed nearly 2 megawatts of power in California.
Power Solutions is a member of the Bay Area Green Business program, the
Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group,
the Solar Energy Industry Association, and the U.S. Green Building Council.
The company is Diamond Certified in recognition of its excellent customer
service. Power Solutions is a State of California certified Small
Business.
Power Solutions is a licensed electrical contractor in the State of
California. (C10-888052) The company is currently headquartered at 1190
South Bascom Avenue, Suite 211, San José, California, 95128. The company's
website, www.solutionsforpower.com provides more information on products
and services available.
For further information:
José Radzinsky
Power Solutions
408-998-7400
