Sunrise Solar negotiates for $30 million contract
The intention is to provide 100% of the development’s electricity requirements from solar power sources. Once completed this project will be one of the world’s most “green” city centers.
“Our design proposal has been exceptionally well received and we believe that these negotiations will result in the contract being awarded to Sunrise Solar,” said Mr. Eddie Austin, Chairman and CEO of Sunrise Solar Corp. “This project will be a model of sustainable, green redevelopment for urban planners worldwide.”
While the design plan includes several proprietary elements from Sunrise Solar certain products and technologies will be acquired from other solar companies, such as First Solar, Kyocera, Sanyo, or Suntech.
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Like many other utilities, TEP typically doesn’t install its long-range, high-voltage transmission lines and distribution equipment underground because of higher costs that would be passed on to ratepayers, TEP spokesman Joe Barrios said.
But the company will sometimes bury lower-voltage lines and equipment where it is cost-effective or needed for safety, or if customers or developers are willing to pay the higher installation costs
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