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The City of North Port selects Harrimans
NORTH PORT, FLORIDA – JUNE 23, 2011
Inc – Solar Energy Systems, to install two solar thermal water heating systems for the city’s new $5.2 million Morgan Family Community Center, a 33,3000-square-foot building with a gymnasium, teenager lounge and meeting space.
Tom Harriman, CEO of Harrimans Inc stated, “We are seeing more and more municipalities like the City of North Port going solar in order to reduce their annual operating expenses.” The newly installed solar thermal water heating systems were incorporated into the facility to supply the hot water demand for both the kitchen and gymnasium using state of the art “drainback heat exchanger” technology.
North Port has more than doubled in population since the millennium to some 57,000-plus residents, including 10,000 school children, yet until now the city had only one city-run public gym, the George Mullen Activity Center on City Center Boulevard.
The Morgan Center, 6207 West Price Blvd., will more than double North Port’s indoor recreation space.
For more information, call Kristina at Harrimans Inc, 941-488-4453
Meadow Park Elementary School goes Solar
Port Charlotte, FL - February 10th, 2011 – Meadow Park Elementary has become the newest school to ride the solar wave, by incorporating two Solar Photovoltaic Systems, in the form of Solar canopies, one at the front entrance, the other one, near the basketball courts. These systems will be provided by Harrimans Inc. Solar Energy Solutions, in conjunction with NCN Electric. The systems will feature SANYO Bi-Facial PV panels, this technology offers a higher ratio of power production per square foot, as well as very impressive architectural and visual values. This concept is not exclusive to this project, Harrimans recently completed a larger project with the same characteristics for the Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda, the results of this particular project exceeded everyone’s expectation, and therefore, Charlotte County Public Schools has total confidence in this investment, which will also serve as a learning tool for teachers and students.
Children First
Harrimans Inc. Solar Energy Solutions announces with great pride to have been the solar contractor of choice for Children First, a private, charitable, non-profit organization that serves over 600 children, birth to five years of age, and their families.
In an effort to reduce monthly expenses, and become more environmentally friendly, Children First has commissioned Harrimans to install Solar Hot Water systems to two of their locations. The Main Campus facility, located on Orange Avenue and the Helen R. Payne Center, at 33th Street respectively, have a high demand for hot water usage, with kitchens, laundries and bathroom under use every day of the week, therefore, the incorporation of solar water heating, will result on immediate savings on operational cost at each facility.
Harrimans Inc. Solar Energy Solutions has participated throughout the years in many other projects for Non-profit and charitable organizations, such as Janie Poe’s Garden and Habitat for Humanity Sarasota.
Palm Avenue Parking Garage - Downtown Sarasota
SARASOTA, FLORIDA 12/14/2010 - Harrimans Inc has recently completed the installation of the Solar Photovoltaic Electric system and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), for the LEED Gold Certified Palm Avenue Parking Garage, being built for the City of Sarasota, in Downtown Sarasota.
According to Tom Harriman-CEO, this project features very innovative characteristics: a Solar Array consisting of 42 SOLAR WORLD 245 watt solar panels, mounted on the roof top of the carport located on the six floor of the building. This installation will incorporate the latest DC to AC Micro Inverter technology from ENPHASE Energy. These inverters are designed to track the maximum power points through specific algorithms, designed to calculate and respond to temperature and sunlight changes detected at each photovoltaic panel. In addition, this performance will be monitored by ENPHASE’s unique “ENLIGHTEN” web based monitoring system. The ENLIGHTEN System constantly monitors each micro inverter, thus verifying in real time the performance of each SOLAR WORLD Module. At ground level, Harrimans Inc. has installed 4 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) Clipper Creek Level II, compatible for use with all new electric cars such Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf, Mini-E, etc. This will allow electric car drivers to plug-in their vehicles while parked, recharging the vehicle’s batteries.
The 10.29 KW Solar array will produce enough electricity to power six (6) electric vehicles to cover 15,000 miles each in a year.
Charlotte High School Phase 3 Solar Electric / Solar Hot Water Project
Energy From The Sun To Power New School
Punta Gorda, Florida, July 2, 2010 - The completion of the Charlotte High School will soon bring a brighter future to students and the community of Punta Gorda, and Harrimans Inc, is honored to have been chosen to install this design-build Solar Photovoltaic System and two Commercial Solar Thermal Systems integrated to this large scale school project.
The Charlotte High School Solar project was entirely conceived by Harrimans Inc, - Solar Energy Solutions creating a highly relevant concept due to its design innovation, functionality and energy conservation. The project consists of a Solar Photovoltaic Walkway Cover System and two Courtyard Solar Canopies. The innovative features of the system are shown in the integration of the aluminum structures which provide a very clean and modern look, with the application of Sanyo HIT Double Bi-Facial Solar Panels.
The bottom side of the HIT Double solar panels generates electricity from reflected sunlight off surrounding surfaces, and combined with the power produced from the top side; these panels can produce up to 25% more energy per square foot, at the same time, providing a very comfortable ambient light.
In addition, there are also two Commercial Solar Thermal systems, one providing hot water to the school kitchen and gymnasium on the main building, and the second one for the Field House Sport Complex.
All three systems will be data monitored and used as educational tools to the students.
Harrimans Inc, - Solar Energy Solutions vision for this project and the forward thinking of Charlotte County School District, demonstrates the dedication and support to renewable energy, sending a very positive message to the students and the community about the use of clean solar energy and minimal environmental impact.
Mr. Thomas Harriman, along with Harrimans Inc. of Venice has established a solid reputation in the Solar Energy Industry since 1983, based solely on high quality craftsmanship and unparalleled customer service, as well as close contact with cutting edge technology manufacturers.
Harrimans Inc, - Solar Energy Solutions specializes in installation of Solar Photovoltaic Electric Systems, Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems and Solar Pool Heating systems, ranging from small scale residential systems, to large scale multifunctional commercial systems.
For more information about this project and any other questions regarding Solar Energy, please contact Harrimans Inc. at www.solarbyharrimans.com or call 866-777-9276.
Energy From The Sun To Power New School
Punta Gorda, Florida, September 24, 2010 - The Charlotte High School Complex will receive the benefits of free, quiet and clean energy from the sun with the usage of Thermal Solar Energy. Harrimans Inc. has designed and installed two large scale thermal systems that will supply hot water to both the Cafeteria and Gymnasium showers at the main building and to the Field House Sport Complex showers.
The Cafeteria and Gym system consist of 16 Solar Collectors, that feed hot water into two 505 Gallon Storage Tanks, feeding three natural gas heaters. The Solar Thermal System was design as a drain back system, which eliminates water overheating, stagnating, and freezing conditions; this feature allows more flexibility of operation, since the school has minimum activity on weekends, holidays, spring break, and summer recess.
The installation is constantly monitored electronically through a flow meter and temperature sensors, providing web based real time data collection, showing energy produced and reduction on use of fossil fuel.
The Solar Thermal System installed at the Field House Sport Complex Building, consist of 10 Solar Collectors, feeding hot water to two 240 Gallon Storage Tanks, feeding two natural gas heaters. This system uses the drain back design as well as web based monitoring and data collection, as previously described.
Harrimans Inc, - Solar Energy Solutions vision for this project and the forward thinking of Charlotte County School District, demonstrates the dedication and support to renewable energy, sending a very positive message to the students and the community about the use of clean solar energy and minimal environmental impact.
Mr. Thomas Harriman, along with Harrimans Inc. of Venice has established a solid reputation in the Solar Energy Industry since 1983, based solely on high quality craftsmanship and unparalleled customer service, as well as close contact with cutting edge technology manufacturers.
Harrimans Inc, - Solar Energy Solutions specializes in installation of Solar Photovoltaic Electric Systems, Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems and Solar Pool Heating systems, ranging from small scale residential systems, to large scale multifunctional commercial systems.
For more information about this project and any other questions regarding Solar Energy, please contact Harrimans Inc. at www.solarbyharrimans.com or call 866-777-9276
Ringling College of Art and Design goes Solar
SARASOTA, FLORIDA (1/9/09) - Florida based renewable energy company, Harrimans Inc, announced it has been selected by Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc., Doyle Electrical Services, to furnish and install the Photovoltaic solar electric system for the colleges new Leeds Certified (5) story Academic Student Building. According to Tom Harriman-CEO, this is a very unique project – each of the (40) Solar World 175 watt Sun Module – roof top mounted panels will incorporate the newest in state of the art Solar Micro Inverter technology. Each Solar World module will be equipped with an Enphase Energy micro inverter designed to track the maximum power points through specific algorithms designed to calculate and respond to temperature and sunlight changes detected at each photovoltaic panel. Ringling College of Art and Design, founded in 1931, is a private not-for-profit fully accredited college offering the Bachelor’s degree in 14 disciplines.
Janie Poe Neighborhood Project
Clark Construction adds Solar Energy to affordable HUD housing expansion
SARASOTA, FL. (1/14/09) - Harrimans Inc. is pleased to announce their association with Clark Construction’s – Janie Poe, Affordable HUD Housing project in Sarasota. Harrimans role during construction will be the installation of a dual solar collector system, matched with a super insulated solar storage tank for the Leeds certified Energy Efficient Club House.
FACTS AND FIGURES:
Annual CO2 off set is expected to be 6069 tons of carbon dioxide, 18 pounds Sulfur Dioxide, 14 pounds Nitrogen Oxides compared with that of burning fossil fuel.
Construction on the 109,000 square foot development Janie Poe neighborhood phase -1 project is scheduled to be completed by December 2009.
For more information please contact Kristina Jackson, Harrimans Inc. at 1-866-777-9276
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota Project
Press Release
Contact: Leann Aldridge
Phone: (941) 365-0700 ext. 106
HABITAT CENTRAL AVENUE RECEIVES
FLORIDA GREEN BUILD CERTIFICATION
Can affordable housing be environmentally friendly? The answer is a resounding "Yes!" as demonstrated at a recently built Habitat for Humanity Sarasota home on Central Avenue. The future home of the Hennessey family will be certified as complying with "green" standards by the Florida Green Building Coalition at a ceremony on July 1st.
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, Inc. has taken a leadership role in building green—providing a quality home and preserving our health and environment at an affordable price. Affordability is defined not only by construction costs but by lower operating and maintenance costs. Habitat's Central Avenue homes are being built with SIP panels, solar water heaters, metal roofs, high efficiency air conditioning systems, and Energy Star appliances and lighting. Although these features may increase the initial cost to build the home somewhat, they are essential in providing an airtight, well insulated, energy efficient home that will cost the homeowner less to maintain.
"Green building methods, in addition to being environmentally responsible, conserve precious resources," notes Habitat Director of Construction Dean Shelton. "With many families, the monthly budget is a never-ending challenge, and it is an even greater challenge with first-time Habitat home owners. The beauty of green energy thinking is the cost over the life of the home. It may cost more in initial materials, but the savings in utilities and replacements offset these costs, providing a more affordable and economically stable environment for deserving families."
Habitat for Humanity partnered with the Sarasota chapter of ASID to make the interiors of these homes more environmentally friendly. ASID associates identified ways to improve indoor air quality, a must in energy efficient airtight homes. Habitat Sarasota’s new standards include laminate wood floors, ceramic tile, recyclable carpet and environmentally-friendly adhesives in kitchen & bathroom cabinets.
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota works to eliminate substandard housing in Sarasota by providing low-income, working families with quality, affordable, and now environmentally-friendly homes.
St Raphael Catholic Church Project
For immediate release:
Halfacre Construction Company – a leading green builder – general contractor awarded Harrimans Inc. – with the contract to install the Commercial solar hot water system on the parish center at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Englewood, FL. According to Thomas Harriman, president, this will be the sixth Solar energy system that his firm has installed for the Diocese of Venice. The completed system will provide the parish center with its daily hot water requirements and effectively reduce the churches CO2 emissions carbon foot print by 20 tons over the next 10 yeas.
The project was recently completed in mid December 2008. For more information contact Randall Lee, installations manager, at 1-866-777-9276
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SolarWorld AG: Solar Power for the Vatican
Inauguration of the First Solar Power Plant for the Papal State
SolarWorld AG has completed the first solar power plant for the Vatican right next to St. Peter’s Cathedral. As from today some 2,394 solar modules will generate electricity on the roof of the Papal audience hall. Today’s audience of Pope Benedict XVI for more than 10,000 believers will already take place under the roof bedecked with solar modules. “This solar plant is designed to send out a visible signal for climate-friendly energy supply and the preservation of creation“, explains Dipl.-Ing. Frank H. Asbeck, Chairman and CEO of SolarWorld AG.
The solar power plant on the roof of the Paolo VI audience hall has a peak total output of 221.59 Kilowatt (KW), enough to generate some 300,000 Kilowatt hours of electricity. This is equivalent to the annual needs of more than 100 households. The generation of this volume of clean energy is designed to avoid the emission of 225,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide. The aesthetically sophisticated plant was blended into the historical ensemble of Vatican City with a great deal of technical and architectural effort. It is a gift from SolarWorld AG. The solar modules were manufactured at the SolarWorld facility in Freiberg/Saxony. The inverters were donated by SMA Solar Technology and the grid connection was planned by the Italian company Tecno Spot.
Since the beginning of his pontificate Pope Benedict XVI has promoted the causes of environmental and resource protection pointing to “the urgent need to discover alternative energy sources that are safe and accessible to all”. SolarWorld AG wants to support this endeavour with the highly symbolic solar plant in the Vatican. Frank H. Asbeck: „Our commitment to the international dissemination of solar power technology is dedicated to exactly the same objective”.
The original idea to build a solar plant in the Vatican already came about in 2002. The then Pope John Paul II had encouraged Asbeck who had presented him with a solar cell in the course of a general audience to continue in his efforts to promote the worldwide solar energy supply. The concrete contact for the implementation of the project in the Vatican came though the Catholic Community in the Bad Godesberg Rhine Quarter where community commitment and charitable work are promoted in an exemplary fashion.
SolarWorld AG is planning to support aid projects in the poorest countries of the world in at least the same order of magnitude as the solar plant in the Vatican. Through the project group Solar2World an aids orphanage, a hospital and several training centers in Africa have already been equipped with solar power systems. These activities will be further enhanced next year.
In addition to Frank Asbeck the speakers at today’s inauguration ceremony in the Accademia delle Scienze in the Vatican will include the President of the Governors’ Council of Vatican City, Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo, the Italian Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Carlo Rubbia, as well as the President of Eurosolar, Hermann Scheer, who will award the European Solar Prize to the Vatican and to SolarWorld AG in recognition of this successful project.
For current photo material and TV footage please go to the SolarWorld AG website www.spectrafilm.de/solarworld/vatikan/vatikan.htm.
