Is Texas the New Saudi Arabia of Solar Power?

Fredericksburg, Texas, USA

The sun is shining in Texas; and solar power is on the minds of its residents. A cost effective, reliable energy source, solar panels sit on rooftops, poles or the ground, and convert sunlight directly into electricity.

Last week at the Renewable Energy Roundup in Fredericksburg, the place was buzzing with excitement. “Texans are savvy people and they are tired of big government, oil companies and the utilities impeding progress toward cheaper, cleaner energy,” says ThinkSolar CEO Elmar Niewerth.

With the support of the people and strong political advocates such as State Representative Lamar Smith, Texas could indeed become the “Solar Saudi Arabia” of North America.

The technology goes something like this: solar panels capture energy from the sun during daylight hours (peak time). That energy is then fed to an inverter which converts it from DC into AC power. The AC power then goes to the utility grid, which stores the energy, feeds it back to the solar owner as needed, and uses the excess energy to power other users.

Solar power systems have no moving parts, use no fuel and release no pollution.
System owners find that their initial investment is offset by state and federal incentives, and that they usually experience payback within 5-7 years, paying little or nothing in electric bills after that.
KACO Solar, a leading manufacturer of solar inverters, was also at the Roundup last week. KACO CEO Peter Flachsmann noted, “The great enthusiasm Texans have for solar and renewable energy is not surprising. Solar power provides energy independence and that is in line with the independent minded people of Texas.”
According to a report from the State Energy Conservation Office, renewable energy could meet the state’s long-term energy demands and provide energy autonomy. The report also warns that maintaining the status quo will to lead increased energy prices and further reliance on out-of-state sources.
Judging by the turnout at last week’s Renewable Energy Roundup, Texans are ready for a change, and in a state with such vast sunshine and expansive terrain, solar is a no-brainer.
The upcoming Texas Renewables 2007 Conference, November 12-15 in Abilene, is also expected to draw large numbers and will feature exhibits, workshops and forums.
For more information on ThinkSolar, KACO or Texas solar installers, visit www.thinksolar-us.com. ThinkSolar is the U.S. subsidiary of SolarMarkt AG, a 23-year old solar think tank, designer and system integrator.

Contact: Christie McCarthy
ThinkSolar
1078 60th Street
Oakland, CA 94608
P: 510-653-5900
F: 510-653-8900
E: c.mccarthy@thinksolar-us.com
W: http://www.thinksolar-us.com

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	Unternavigation von dem Navigationspunkt: Press Releases - Overview Press Archives Press Contact Picture Archive Inhalt: Release Date: 03.10.2007 Is Texas the New Saudi Arabia of Solar Power? Fredericksburg, Texas, USA The sun is shining in Texas; and solar power is on the minds of its residents. A cost effective, reliable energy source, solar panels sit on rooftops, poles or the ground, and convert sunlight directly into electricity. Last week at the Renewable Energy Roundup in Fredericksburg, the place was buzzing with excitement. “Texans are savvy people and they are tired of big government, oil companies and the utilities impeding progress toward cheaper, cleaner energy,” says ThinkSolar CEO Elmar Niewerth. With the support of the people and strong political advocates such as State Representative Lamar Smith, Texas could indeed become the “Solar Saudi Arabia” of North America. The technology goes something like this: solar panels capture energy from the sun during daylight hours (peak time). That energy is then fed to an inverter which converts it from DC into AC power. The AC power then goes to the utility grid, which stores the energy, feeds it back to the solar owner as needed, and uses the excess energy to power other users. Solar power systems have no moving parts, use no fuel and release no pollution. System owners find that their initial investment is offset by state and federal incentives, and that they usually experience payback within 5-7 years, paying little or nothing in electric bills after that. KACO Solar, a leading manufacturer of solar inverters, was also at the Roundup last week. KACO CEO Peter Flachsmann noted, “The great enthusiasm Texans have for solar and renewable energy is not surprising. Solar power provides energy independence and that is in line with the independent minded people of Texas.” According to a report from the State Energy Conservation Office, renewable energy could meet the state’s long-term energy demands and provide energy autonomy. The report also warns that maintaining the status quo will to lead increased energy prices and further reliance on out-of-state sources. Judging by the turnout at last week’s Renewable Energy Roundup, Texans are ready for a change, and in a state with such vast sunshine and expansive terrain, solar is a no-brainer. The upcoming Texas Renewables 2007 Conference, November 12-15 in Abilene, is also expected to draw large numbers and will feature exhibits, workshops and forums. For more information on ThinkSolar, KACO or Texas solar installers, visit www.thinksolar-us.com. ThinkSolar is the U.S. subsidiary of SolarMarkt AG, a 23-year old solar think tank, designer and system integrator. Contact: Christie McCarthy ThinkSolar 1078 60th Street Oakland, CA 94608 P: 510-653-5900 F: 510-653-8900 E: c.mccarthy@thinksolar-us.com W: http://www.thinksolar-us.com back Weitere Informationen:
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