FORT COLLINS, Colo.,
March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEIS), today announced
that its utility-scale AE 500NX-HE solar inverters were used for
the Keystone Solar Project in Pennsylvania, which was one of three projects
picked by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the
Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) as a "Project of
Distinction" at the 2013 PV America East solar conference.
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Keystone is a 6 MW ground-mounted solar farm, managed by Bright
Plain Renewable Energy, LLC, developed by Community Energy Solar,
and built by groSolar. The project uses 10 of Advanced Energy (AE),
Solar Energy's utility-scale solar inverters, the AE 500NX-HE. At
the time of completion in September
2012, the solar project was the largest in Pennsylvania.
"Community Energy is proud of this honor and recognition for the
Keystone Solar Project," said Brent
Beerley, executive vice president at Community Energy. "As
the lead project developer, we selected AE Solar Energy based on
the company's reputation as a trustworthy and collaborative partner
with reliable and proven solar inverter technology. The company
delivered on its reputation, and was a key contributor in making
this ground-breaking project a success."
As the EPC of the project, groSolar completed the installation
on a tight timetable — with construction to operation taking less
than three months. groSolar's ability to meet this aggressive
schedule was in part due to AE Solar Energy's on-time product
delivery and unsurpassed customer service.
"We continue to be impressed with AE Solar Energy's technology
and customer support team," said Frank
Griffin, groSolar's executive vice president of construction
and engineering. "Design modifications and an aggressive
construction schedule posed challenges to bring this 6 MW project
to commercial operation on a timely basis. AE Solar Energy was
a flexible and responsive partner during the entire process."
The AE 500NX-HE is a highly efficient solar inverter
specifically designed to meet the requirements of large commercial
and utility-scale solar power plants with the lowest levelized cost
of energy (LCOE). With the best in power-class 98 percent
California Energy Commission (CEC) efficiency rating, AE Solar
Energy's AE 500NX-HE generates more power and value for project
developers, owners and financiers.
"We were honored to receive this award at PV America East and to
be recognized by SEIA and SEPA," said Gordon Tredger, president of AE Solar Energy.
"Our partners, Community Energy and groSolar, as well as the other
vendors and parties involved, all delivered to bring this landmark
project together. Throughout North
America our reliable, high-value solar inverters are helping
project stakeholders achieve a greater return on their solar energy
investments."
AE's solar energy business delivers highly reliable solar
inverters, complementary BoS products, and robust O&M services
that allow its customers to secure more solar projects and grow
their business. AE Solar Energy enables utility-scale and
commercial-scale solar project stakeholders to offer system owners
a lower LCOE and confidence their PV system will deliver on
long-term production goals. With more than 30 years of leadership
in delivering innovative energy solutions, combined with a
legendary reputation for customer service, AE is a trusted partner
to solar project developers, EPC companies, financiers, and
beneficiaries around the globe.
About Advanced Energy
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in reliable
power conversion solutions used in thin-film plasma manufacturing
and solar energy generation. Founded in 1981, Advanced Energy is
headquartered in Fort Collins,
Colorado with dedicated support and service locations around
the world. For more information, go to www.advanced-energy.com.
SOURCE Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.