Northern Power to Install PV System at CA Warehouse

Renewable Energy Today,  June 13, 2005  

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Distributed Energy Systems Corporation subsidiary Northern Power Systems recently announced it has entered into an agreement to design, engineer and construct a 401.8-kilowatt (kW) solar power system at footwear and apparel retailer Timberland's Ontario distribution center in southern California.

According to Northern Power, the 1,960-module photovoltaic (PV) system, which will be installed atop a new "TruckPort" steel mounting structure next to Timberland's warehouse, is expected to produce nearly 60 percent of the facility's electrical load.

Northern Power noted that Timberland is expected to be eligible for a rebate of more than $1.5 million under California's Self-Generation Incentive Program, while retaining all of the green credits associated with the power generated by the system.

"The proposed PV system offers a tremendous value, combining a sound business decision with Timberland's ongoing commitment to social responsibility," said Timberland environmental stewardship manager Betsy Blaisdell. "We examined the proposals of multiple vendors over a period of 18 months, and Northern's creativity in finding a solution that met our economic and environmental objectives, as well as their track record of designing and installing successful renewable power projects, were determining factors in the contract award."

Contact: Northern Power, website http://www.northernpower.com.

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