Solectria Renewables Signs Supply Agreement with MMWEC to Create One-Stop PV Energy Shopping for Municipal Utility Customers
Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States September 3, 2008

As part of an effort to streamline the implementation of grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) energy systems, Solectria Renewables will provide all photovoltaic (PV) inverters to the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co. (MMWEC).

In this program, 40 Massachusetts municipal utilities may purchase solar panels, PV inverters, and installation services through one contract with the MMWEC. The program is structured to develop the potential for solar energy in municipal utility communities, which serve approximately 400,000 customers.

"Part of the MMWEC program is intended to help stimulate the growth of renewable energy industries in Massachusetts, and we're pleased to have Solectria Renewables join us in this initiative," said MMWEC Chief Executive Officer Ronald C. DeCurzio.

In the first phase of this program, the MMWEC has contracted to purchase up to 500 kilowatts of PV panels from Evergreen Solar along with PV inverters from Solectria Renewables. Project installation services will be provided by Massachusetts businesses.

Each PV system, sized to meet individual project requirements, is estimated to cost approximately $9,000 per kilowatt. This program supports Governor Deval Patrick's Green Communities Act, encouraging the implementation of PV systems to harness 250 megawatts of power by 2017.

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Solectria Renewables, LLC, of Lawrence, Massachusetts is a leader in the development and manufacturing of a wide range of inverters for renewable power applications including 1.8kW to 95kW grid tied PV inverters for systems from 1kW to multi-MW. Solectria Renewables has an 18-year background in inverters and other electronic power systems for harsh environments.

Source: Solectria Renewables