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Largest Solar Power Commercial System In San Jose Rocks
Los Gatos CA (SPX) Apr 29, 2008 Akeena Solar has announced the Star Quality Concrete project. This installation will be the largest commercial solar power system in San Jose. The 410 KW Akeena Solar power system will house 1,890 Akeena solar panels on the roof of Star Quality Concrete in downtown San Jose. "At Akeena Solar, we are excited about the opportunity to help existing manufacturing businesses operate in a renewable and lower cost way," said Jim Curran, Akeena Solar COO. "At the same time that we assist companies make the transition, we're also proud to move San Jose closer to achieving Mayor Reed's vision for a greener San Jose." Star Quality Concrete, a family-owned, independent concrete mixing plant has received global recognition for its innovative technology and its recent foray into sustainability. The company's newest technology manufactures sand and rock for concrete aggregate by crushing demolition concrete. "The desire to use clean power to support a facility like ours first drove us to look at installing a solar system," said Jerry Blatt, owner of Star Quality Concrete. "Recycling old concrete relied heavily on fossil fuels, which also significantly drove up operating costs. Akeena Solar is building a renewable power system that will help us lower our operating costs and improve our efficiency in a way that is both economically and environmentally beneficial." "I am delighted that one of our long-time San Jose companies, Star Quality Concrete, is going green by installing the city's largest commercial solar system," said Mayor Chuck Reed. "From residents to businesses, San Joseans are working hard to increase our use of clean energy and decrease our reliance on foreign fossil fuels." Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Akeena Solar All About Solar Energy at SolarDaily.com
Electron Solar Energy Accelerates the Installation Of Solar Panels In Caribbean
Miami FL (SPX) Apr 29, 2008Electron Solar Energy has announced its R and D team has developed a proprietary line of mounting hardware, specifically designed for installing solar panels in the Caribbean Islands. The Company said this proprietary new hardware can reduce the time to install standard solar panels by 50%. Additionally the new design is engineered to address the angle of the sun specific to the Caribbean region, an industry first. |
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