The photovoltaic (PV) module array, powered by Suniva, is on the rooftop of the Mayfair Plaza shopping center. The Mayfair Plaza solar project is the second system built by FLS Energy and powered by Suniva. The entire output of both projects is sold to Progress Energy for use by its customers.
Michael Shore, president of FLS Energy, said: “The continued demand for solar in the Southeast is increasing at an exceptionally fast rate. The advantages of using Suniva’s high-powered solar modules are twofold: it enables us to address the expanding market at an affordable price while using content made in the US.”
Suniva’s solar modules, which are UL listed and IEC certified, contain more than 90% US content and offer a 25-year warranty. Suniva modules are powered by Suniva’s ARTisun Series solar cells and deliver power output up to 300W.
John Baumstark, CEO of Suniva, said: “We look forward to continuing our great relationship with FLS as the Southeast continues to be recognized as a huge opportunity for the solar market. Our solar modules, Powered by Suniva, will enable FLS’s installations to deliver some of the highest levels of performance and reliability in the industry by using the most advanced, efficient and cost-effective solar cell technology available.”
The Cary solar PV array, which began operation on December 22, 2009, is expected to generate approximately 325,000kWh. This is equivalent of the annual energy demand of 22 typical homes. The PV array will reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 230 tons.
