Advanced Energy Systems of Oregon is proud to commence construction of an 83kW PV ground mount array at the BrucePac Meat Product Designers site in Woodburn, Oregon. The ground-mount array will cover an estimated 6500 square feet, and will produce an estimated 92,000 kWh/yr using made in Oregon components such as SolarWorld modules and PV Powered inverters.
Originally designed in 2010 as a 367 kW system, the project was not selected by the Oregon Department of
Energy as a Tier 2 project for receipt of tax credits. The project was then downsized to meet the criteria for a Tier 1 PV project, which then gained approval for the preliminary tax credit.
The initial phase of construction has begun, where the anchor posts are being driven into the ground. Once the posts are set the racking will be installed, and the SolarWorld modules will be installed.
Stay tuned, as photos and project updates are posted here. Thanks to BrucePac for making an investment in renewable energy!
Advanced Energy Systems is Oregon's most experienced local commercial solar contractor. For more information about a commercial solar project with Advanced Energy Systems, please contact us at 541-683-2345, or on either of our websites. Aesrenew.com or SolarInOregon.com.
Advanced Energy Systems is Oregon's largest solar PV and solar Thermal integrator. Leading the industry in the installation and monitoring of large scale commercial, and quality residential projects.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Is it over?
Today, April 11th 2011 we prepared applications for the last round of the (Tier 1) Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC) program. A Tier 1 project is a qualifying renewable energy project at or below a cost of $500,000. For us, as we do mostly Solar Electric, it means projects no larger than the 100kW range.
We wonder as a company, what the future brings. If you haven't followed the BETC saga, let's just say that BETC has undergone changes in policy, and is under legislative pressure as budget deficits are causing belt tightening across the state of Oregon. As it stands now, BETC and the benefits it brings will cease to exist June 30th, 2012. When the 2009 Oregon Legislature enacted legislation and funded BETC with $300 million for the biennium July 1 2009 to June 30 2011, the full impact of the state budget deficits were not evident. Large scale project approvals depleted the funding faster than anyone anticipated, and so today, we applied for a share of the remainder, $5 million in Tier 1 credits. We, along with other renewable companies have competed for the remaining (very limited) allocation of funds.
Unless legislative action allocates funding in the next biennium, and extends the program sunset past June 30, 2012, BETC will no longer exist. Those of us in the (Solar) industry refuse to believe that BETC will die. We have employees that still have painful memories of the RV industry collapse in 2007-2008. They adapted, and we put them to work at living family wage jobs. Our company is a home grown Oregon company. Our people take great pride in their jobs, the installations they do, and the fact that we source and support Oregon companies and products.
Some say BETC is too expensive, and in some ways it may be, however many detractors of renewable energy subsidies willingly support the current subsidies for Oil, Coal and other mainstream energy sources. Compared to those industries, Solar subsidies are a drop in the bucket. We hear the mantra "job creation" and in our applications for BETC funding we report on our job estimates, and what jobs our projects will create. Should we care at least as much about "job retention?" By killing BETC we would trash an industry that has a strong employment base, and is as Oregon as they come. We worry about keeping the jobs we have developed. The Electrical apprentices, the new Journeymen Electricians we assisted. What is the value of them staying employed?
BETC needs to stay. It could use some changes, and certain common sense policies would be good for BETC. Absent a BETC program, the commercial Solar Industry will disappear. A reasonable, consistent and sustainable BETC program is obtainable.
When a business applies for a BETC final certificate, it means that they have spent money on a local Oregon project, employed contractors, and designers, and laborers. They also spent money into the community as a by-product of completing that project. Let's not take that away, let's spur on the recovery and retain a viable BETC program in Oregon. On behalf of our 30 employees we hope it's not over.
We wonder as a company, what the future brings. If you haven't followed the BETC saga, let's just say that BETC has undergone changes in policy, and is under legislative pressure as budget deficits are causing belt tightening across the state of Oregon. As it stands now, BETC and the benefits it brings will cease to exist June 30th, 2012. When the 2009 Oregon Legislature enacted legislation and funded BETC with $300 million for the biennium July 1 2009 to June 30 2011, the full impact of the state budget deficits were not evident. Large scale project approvals depleted the funding faster than anyone anticipated, and so today, we applied for a share of the remainder, $5 million in Tier 1 credits. We, along with other renewable companies have competed for the remaining (very limited) allocation of funds.
Unless legislative action allocates funding in the next biennium, and extends the program sunset past June 30, 2012, BETC will no longer exist. Those of us in the (Solar) industry refuse to believe that BETC will die. We have employees that still have painful memories of the RV industry collapse in 2007-2008. They adapted, and we put them to work at living family wage jobs. Our company is a home grown Oregon company. Our people take great pride in their jobs, the installations they do, and the fact that we source and support Oregon companies and products.
Some say BETC is too expensive, and in some ways it may be, however many detractors of renewable energy subsidies willingly support the current subsidies for Oil, Coal and other mainstream energy sources. Compared to those industries, Solar subsidies are a drop in the bucket. We hear the mantra "job creation" and in our applications for BETC funding we report on our job estimates, and what jobs our projects will create. Should we care at least as much about "job retention?" By killing BETC we would trash an industry that has a strong employment base, and is as Oregon as they come. We worry about keeping the jobs we have developed. The Electrical apprentices, the new Journeymen Electricians we assisted. What is the value of them staying employed?
BETC needs to stay. It could use some changes, and certain common sense policies would be good for BETC. Absent a BETC program, the commercial Solar Industry will disappear. A reasonable, consistent and sustainable BETC program is obtainable.
When a business applies for a BETC final certificate, it means that they have spent money on a local Oregon project, employed contractors, and designers, and laborers. They also spent money into the community as a by-product of completing that project. Let's not take that away, let's spur on the recovery and retain a viable BETC program in Oregon. On behalf of our 30 employees we hope it's not over.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Medford BLM gets a Solar Canopy
A 50kW solar system is being installed in Medford Oregon by Advanced Energy Systems of Eugene Oregon. This project, funded by ARRA dollars will significantly reduce the cost of electricity for the host BLM.
The solar array was installed on a custom designed canopy, which resembles a free-standing carport. The "SunStation" was designed and installed by AES, along with the 208 SolarWorld 245w modules. This project features all Oregon content, from the SunStation steel, to the SolarWorld modules, and the labor and materials. As Oregon's leading solar PV and thermal commercial contractor, AES won the bid to construct the solar array.
Check out some early installation photos in this slideshow. Final project completion is targeted for April 22, 2011.
There was an article about this project in the Medford Mail Tribune on April 6, 2011. To see the article, Click Here
Contact Advanced Energy Systems about any Solar project needs at www.aesrenew.com or www.solarinoregon.com.
The solar array was installed on a custom designed canopy, which resembles a free-standing carport. The "SunStation" was designed and installed by AES, along with the 208 SolarWorld 245w modules. This project features all Oregon content, from the SunStation steel, to the SolarWorld modules, and the labor and materials. As Oregon's leading solar PV and thermal commercial contractor, AES won the bid to construct the solar array.
Check out some early installation photos in this slideshow. Final project completion is targeted for April 22, 2011.
Contact Advanced Energy Systems about any Solar project needs at www.aesrenew.com or www.solarinoregon.com.
Largest Solar Hot Water Project in the NW Nears Completion
At 117 thermal collectors, this system in downtown Portland Oregon will produce an annual energy savings of over 187,000kWh. In it's 35 year life cycle it will generate savings of;
Installed by Advanced Energy Systems (AES) of Eugene Oregon, this facility for solar hot water is on the 9th floor of the Resource Access Center, a low income housing project by the Housing Authority of Portland (HAP).
For more information on this or any other solar projects, contact Advanced Energy Systems.
6,480,950 kWh
6,320 Therms
2,920 Tons of CO2
119,320 Trees
523,400 Gallons of Gasoline
Installed by Advanced Energy Systems (AES) of Eugene Oregon, this facility for solar hot water is on the 9th floor of the Resource Access Center, a low income housing project by the Housing Authority of Portland (HAP).
For more information on this or any other solar projects, contact Advanced Energy Systems.
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