Nov 26 2013
ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola"), a leading brand and technology provider of solar photovoltaic ("PV") products, today announced that in collaboration with California solar installer Pickett Solar, it will be contributing over 1.9MW of high-efficiency PV modules to power SunWest Fruit Company's fruit-packing facility in Parlier, California.
More than 1.9MW of ReneSola's high-quality solar panels will be installed for the roof-top mounted system. The offset of the entire collective solar array will be 3,922,600KW hours of energy saved annually, enough to power 490 homes each year. The completed solar array will be one of the largest privately-owned systems in the Central Valley.
Concerning the recent development, Mr. Kevin Chen, president of ReneSola America stated, "We are thrilled to have partnered with Pickett Solar in the implementation of this large-scale California project. We are pleased that this esteemed solar integrator prefers our high-efficiency modules for large-scale developments, given its notable industry expertise and high standards for top-notch solar products."
With regards to working with ReneSola on this project, Mr. Mike Pickett, owner of Pickett Solar stated, "We approached the project keeping in mind long-term stability and power efficiency for the solar system. Given the superior quality of ReneSola products, we are pleased that this supplier's high-efficiency PV modules will help us to achieve this standard of reliability and growth."
About ReneSola
Founded in 2005, ReneSola (NYSE: SOL) is a leading brand and technology provider of solar PV products. Leveraging its proprietary technologies, economies of scale and technical expertise, ReneSola uses in-house virgin polysilicon and a vertically integrated business model to provide customers with high-quality, cost-competitive products. ReneSola solar modules have scored top PVUSA Test Conditions (PTC) ratings with high annual kilowatt-hour output, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC). ReneSola solar PV modules can be found in projects ranging in size from a few kilowatts to multi-megawatts in markets around the world, including the United States, Germany, Italy, Belgium, China, Greece, Spain and Australia. For more information, please visit www.renesola.com.
About Pickett Solar
Pickett Solar, a family-owned and operated corporation founded in 1988, is a Fresno, CA based solar installer focused on commercial installations. Since its launch, Pickett Solar has evolved into a unique construction company with full service, in-house architectural design, and drafting and civil engineering departments. Over the years, the company has been an active member of the Building Industry Association of the Fresno/Madera Counties, and has both represented the industry on many key issues and sat on advisory committees with the City of Fresno Development Department. For more information, please visit www.pickettsolar.com.