Advanced Energy Systems Teams Up with King Estate Winery, SolarCity, and Lane Electric for Huge Winery Project.

Press Release;

King Estate Winery and Advanced Energy Systems Team Up with SolarCity and Lane Electric Co-op, to Install the Largest Solar Power System at a Winery in Pacific Northwest.

Organic winery furthers commitment to environmental stewardship with installation of large-scale solar power system.

Eugene, Ore., October 12, 2011 - King Estate Winery, and Oregon producer of Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir is teaming up with SolarCity, a national leader in solar power design financing, installation, monitoring and energy efficiency services, as well as Lane Electric Co-op, and Advanced Energy Systems, LLC. of Eugene to install the largest solar power system at a winery in the Pacific Northwest. Construction on the King Estate 973.84 kilowatt (kW) solar system is slated to begin this month.

This King Estate solar power system is a collaboration between several partners: Advanced Energy Systems, which developed the project; SolarCity, which provided financing and integration support; and Lane Electric as the utility partner. The system's 4,144 solar panels are expected to eliminate more than 38 million pounds of carbon dioxide over the next 25 years. This amount is equivalent to the annual greenhouse gas emissions from 3,381 passenger cars or 1.9 million gallons of gasoline. The King Estate solar power system is large enough to offset the annual power usage of approximately 100 residential homes.

"Our philosophy is rooted in sustainable agriculture and environmentally-conscious business practices, as evidenced by our dedication to organic farming. Installing a large-scale solar power system is a natural progression for us," said Ed King, CEO & co-founder of King Estate. "

Lane Electric Co-op is also exploring the potential for incorporating additional solar, wave, geothermal, landfill gasification and other green resources into their resource portfolio. These resources will help solidify Lane Electric's future power supply needs and assist them in meeting the State of Oregon's Renewable Portfolio Standards.

"The idea of renewable energy is not at all new for Lane Electric. This project is very exciting in that it dovetails perfectly with Lane Electric's mission and vision for renewable energy as we look to the future. It is good for our members, the co-op and the environment", notes Rick Crinklaw, general manager for Lane Electric.

Visitors to the Winery can check out the solar system for themselves, and sample King Estate's critically acclaimed wines, by visiting the tasting room 20 miles southwest of Eugene. OR. Location and directions are available at www.kingestate.com.

About Advanced Energy Systems
Advanced Energy Systems LLC, headquartered in Eugene, OR is distinguished as the leading Oregon-based solar energy facilities developer and contractor. Over the last decade, the company has installed several megawatts of solar power capacity throughout the state, including the unique 'Oregon Solar Highway'. With several dozen installations built for public and private entities, and many more for residential customers, Advanced Energy Systems delivers turn-key photovoltaic and solar thermal projects that enable clients to invest in clean energy garnering positive returns for themselves, their community, and the environment.
For more information visit Advanced Energy Systems at www.aesrenew.com