Jan 31 2011
The largest solar energy project, based at the American Drive Business Center in Jackson, Tennessee, has been inaugurated. The project includes 4,914 Sharp’s ND-224UC1 solar modules and will take part in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Generation Partners Program.
The program offers incentives and technical support services to deploy renewable power generation products. Efficient Energy of Tennessee (EETN), based in Knoxville, has developed the 1 MW solar power system.
The solar system will be directly linked to the Jackson Energy Authority (JEA) power grid. The power generated from the solar array will be sufficient to power over 250 households. An additional 47 kW will power a part of the Business Center’s operations at the Madison Industrial Park.
Sharp’s ND-224UC1 solar modules, is being used in the Jackson solar farm. The solar panel provides high output power and is specifically developed to endure rugged operating surroundings.
Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group’s Senior Vice President, Eric Hafter, stated that residents in the Tennessee Valley Authority Region will benefit from the solar power array as they will not depend on the petroleum-based utility power and will increase their power percentage from renewable sources. Hafter added that the company is pleased to play a role in the growth of Tennessee’s solar industry.