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Landmark Restaurant Gets State-of-the-Art Solar Panels
Saratoga CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2007 Akeena Solar has installed unique new solar panels at the landmark Plumed Horse restaurant in Saratoga, Calif. Plumed Horse is one of the first locations to use the innovative solar panels, which look like designer-produced skylights and have built-in features offering superior efficiency and reliability. Over the 30-year life of the solar panel system, the restaurant will avoid pumping an incredible 82,581 pounds of carbon dioxide, 76 pounds of nitrogen oxide and 22 pounds of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere. "We want to thank Akeena for working with us to make our restaurant more efficient and environmentally friendly," said Josh Weeks of the Plumed Horse Group. "The Andalay panels help us make the switch toward alternative energy. They also happen to look great, and we look forward to much lower electric bills." Andalay is the latest solar-panel technology, combining built-in reliability with outstanding aesthetics. Unlike ordinary solar panels, the all-black Andalay panels are purpose-built, featuring built-in wiring, grounding and racking so the panels attach directly to the roof. Andalay panels offer a smooth, flush appearance, and the installation has been so streamlined that an installed system uses 70 percent fewer parts and require 25 percent fewer attachment points than traditional solar systems. "Andalay takes the solar industry to the next level. We recognized a need and made adjustments in the panel manufacturing process that allows us to deliver an integrated solar solution with better-looking panels and superior reliability," said Barry Cinnamon, CEO of Akeena Solar. "We are happy to work with the Plumed Horse Group to have their restaurant as one of the first locations to feature our Andalay panels." The system cost of $23,868 was reduced to only $12,168 through a combination of the California State rebate and a 30% Federal Tax Credit. Total energy savings over the 30-year life of the system is $54,000, with payback achieved in only 5.4 years. Pictures of the Plumed Horse system can be found at www.andalay.net. The panels are currently available to consumers in major U.S. solar markets (including California, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Hawaii). Specifications and pictures of the Andalay system are available at www.andalay.net. Founded in 2001, Akeena Solar's philosophy is simple: We believe producing clean electricity directly from the sun is the right thing to do for our environment and economy. Akeena Solar has grown to become one of the largest national installer of residential and small commercial solar power systems in the United States, serving customers directly in California, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Akeena Solar, Inc. All About Solar Energy at SolarDaily.com
Record Early Sales Of Solar Power 2008 Reflects Growth Trajectory Of US Solar Industry
San Diego CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2007Today the Solar Electric Power Association and the Solar Energy Industries Association announced record early sales of sponsorships and exhibits for Solar Power 2008, reflecting the tremendous growth trajectory of U.S. solar energy markets for the last two years. In 2006, the U.S. solar market grew by 43 percent for installed megawatts, and is on track to grow 60 percent in 2007. |
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