Suniva Solar Modules Power Florida Water Treatment Plant

Suniva Inc. today announced that it is powering Florida’s first-of-its-kind solar powered water treatment plant.

sunivaThe city of Coleman, Fla., together with engineering firm Mittauer and Associates, general contractor ECO-2000 Inc., solar installer JSG Solar, and module manufacturer Suniva will celebrate the commencement of its solar powered water treatment center with a public ribbon cutting ceremony on June 16.

“The city of Coleman is very fortunate to have such innovative leaders. The talented team applied for and received renewable energy grant money for this energy saving solar power system. This system is the first of its kind in the state, making it a poster child for Florida – one of the sunniest states in our nation,” said Jerry Guthmiller, president, JSG Solar, Inc. “It was my pleasure working with the City and from my experience working with Suniva, I knew Suniva’s high-powered OPTimus modules would be the best fit for this installation.”

“Suniva is proud to be a part of this unique installation in Florida,” said Matt Card, vice president global sales and marketing, Suniva. “We’ve seen a real uptick in the amount of solar powered water treatment and waste water treatment facilities. We’re happy to see that municipalities of all sizes are recognizing the value of renewable energy. Forward-thinking cities like Coleman are showing all of us how to be responsible citizens – economically and environmentally.”

— Solar Builder magazine

[source: http://solarbuildermag.com/news/suniva-solar-modules-power-florida-water-treatment-plant/]


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