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Schott Applied Power Completes 113 kW Solar Carport in Riverside source: Press
Release - SAPC - 2001.10.26
SAPC designed, supplied and installed the carport ahead of schedule. Construction of the project was completed within 60 days of the ground breaking. The graceful and functional carport generates electricity and provides shade for 152 parking spaces at the Utilities Operations Center. SAPC's unique cantilever design provides maximum unobstructed space for vehicles. Generating clean, renewable energy directly from sunlight, the PV power system will help reduce afternoon peaking demand and reduce the City's dependence on outside electricity sources. "We were looking for a project to provide clean power and additional benefit in terms of shade," commented David Wright, Deputy Utility Director for the City of Riverside. "Schott APC's design met our requirements perfectly, and their staff were excellent to work with." "We were very pleased to team with the City on this project," commented Marianne Walpert, Director of Projects for SAPC. "The Riverside Carport is an excellent example of using solar technology to provide significant distributed generation capacity in a parking lot. The structure not only allows existing space to be used, it brings a very welcome secondary benefit of shade as well." Schott Applied Power supplied all the major components for the project, including the 150 kW nameplate array of Siemens modules and a Xantrex grid-tied inverter. The system is rated to provide 113 kW AC output under sunny conditions, approximately enough electricity to power 100 California homes. The Solar Carport Dedication will be held Friday, November 2 at the site. In addition to the carport, SAPC's Industrial Team provided a 6kW PV system to the Educational Media Foundation (EMF). The SAPC system provides primary power to EMF's FM Radio Station located on the San Gorgonio Peak overlooking the City of Riverside. Industrial Sales Director Scott Williams commented, "It's great, SAPC is supplying power,both on-grid and off-grid, for the Riverside area." Schott Applied Power Corporation is North America's leading photovoltaic system supplier bringing clean energy to industries, businesses, utilities, homeowners, and governments worldwide. SAPC is a subsidiary of the Schott Corporation [Yonkers, NY], www.us.schott.com. For more information, please contact:
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Applied Power Corporation (SAPC) announces the completion of a 113
kW solar photovoltaic (PV) carport system for the City of Riverside
in Riverside, California. More than just a carport, the SAPC projects
team created an aesthetically pleasing, electricity generating,
and shade-providing structure for the City. 