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Photo Gallery
Manufacturing Business Development
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CIGS PV cells -- Daystar Technologies
Daystar Technologies is developing innovative, high performance photovoltaic products that can be manufactured in high volume with corresponding low costs. Daystar manufactures commercially-available CIGS based Photovoltaic Foil™ solar cells that are discreet solar cells produced on a flexible media. Photo courtesy of Daystar Technologies
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CIGS PV cells -- Daystar Technologies
DayStar is executing an incremental, efficient, low-risk development plan that calls for the methodical, cost controlled buildup of four manufacturing line generations. Each new manufacturing line builds on the knowledge gained from the previous line and substantially reduces the technology and large cost risks associated with developing roll-to-roll capability in a singular effort. Photo courtesy of Daystar Technologies.
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ecoJoule PV Inverter -- Advanced Energy Conversion
Advanced Energy Conversion is developing a 2.8 kW PV inverter. The inverter is designed to provide maximum system flexibility because of its low input voltage and internal transfer switch. The low input voltage facilitates system designs that extract more energy out of partially-shaded PV systems. The inverter can be grid-connected with or without batteries, or it can be used where utility grid service is not available. Photo courtesy of Advanced Energy Conversion.
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ecoJoule PV Inverter -- Advanced Energy Conversion
This photograph shows the inside of Advanced Energy Conversion’s (AEC) prototype ecoJoule 2800 inverter. By using a high-frequency isolation transformer, AEC is able to minimize the size and weight of the inverter. The inverter weighs in at a very low 28 lbs. Photo courtesy of Advanced Energy Conversion.
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Integrated Solar Concentrator Module -- RPI
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and its partners are developing a concentrating solar tracking system for integration into buildings. The system is designed to be integrated into vertical walls of new construction structures. The commercial product will be made up of an array of concentrating modules similar to the mock-up in this photograph.
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School Power Naturally
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Bethlehem Middle School
One goal of the Board of Education at the Bethlehem CDS is to teach energy conservation and efficiency to district students through innovatice, motivational, and interactive instruction. The solar electric system and monitoring equipment was installed in 2004 to provide many hands-on learning opportunities for achieving this goal. Visit www.SchoolPowerNaturally.org. for more information.
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Colonie Central High School
A 2 kilowatt (kW) grid-tied PV system has been installed at the school. Additional features link the hardware on the roof with lessons in the classroom. These features include instrumentation and educational software that provides computerized, real-time performance data on-site. Information is posted on NYSERDA’s website in 15-minute averages so that each PV school can monitor the performance of its system and the PV systems of other schools. Visit www.SchoolPowerNaturally.org for more info.
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Darrow School
The PV and Data Acquisition System, the curricular materials available through School Power...Naturally, and the Living Machine are robust modern technological enhancements for our school that, since its inception, has been dedicated to extending the Shake Legacy of care for the land through hard work. The Living Machine is an ecological wastwater treatment system that transforms the School’s wastewater into water that is clean enough for fishing and swimming.
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Darrow School
Visit www.SchoolPowerNaturally.org for more information.
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Howard L. Goff Middle School, East Greenbush
A 2 kilowatt (kW) grid-tied PV system has been installed at the school. Additional features link the hardware on the roof with lessons in the classroom. These features include instrumentation and educational software that provides computerized, real-time performance data on-site. Information is posted on NYSERDA’s website in 15-minute averages so that each PV school can monitor the performance of its system and the PV systems of other schools. Visit www.SchoolPowerNaturally.org for more info.
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Shaker High School
Many Curriculum components benefit from the new solar electric system. The Integrated Regents Progrma integrates math, science, and technology education. The Energy Systems technology course explores all forms of energy generation, with a particular focus on alternative energy. Residential Design and Architectural Drawing courses utilize data from the PV system. An Earth Science course uses data on solar insolation from the PV System. Visit www.PowerNaturally.org for more information.
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Voorheesville
A 2 kilowatt (kW) grid-tied PV system has been installed at the school. Additional features link the hardware on the roof with lessons in the classroom. These features include instrumentation and educational software that provides computerized, real-time performance data on-site. Information is posted on NYSERDA’s website in 15-minute averages so that each PV school can monitor the performance of its system and the PV systems of other schools. Visit www.SchoolPowerNaturally.org for more info.
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Solar
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Adirondack Museum
The 1,800 square foot PV system is integrated into the roof of the Special Exhibits Gallery building to become the weathering skin. Integrating PV into the building skin can reduce overall costs and improve the appearance. The electricity produced by this system is fed into 9 grid-tied inverters located in the electrical room where it is changed into utility-grade AC electricity.
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Adirondack Museum
Located in the heart of the Adirondack State Park the Adirondack Museum is one of the premier destinations in upstate New York, hosting over 100,000 visitors a year. With NYSERDA’s funding assistance, the Museum installed a 24 kW DC PV system. The system was installed by Solar Design Associates.
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Advanced Energy Conversion, Malta, NY
Advanced Energy Conversion (AEC) is an innovative R&D and manufacturing company that is developing distributed generation products (including a PV inverter), starters and alternators, electrical assist power steering systems, and advanced motor drives. AEC's 2.5kW PV system was installed by Global Resource Options.
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Albany Hockey Facility
The Albany Hockey Facility houses an Olympic-size refrigerated ice sheet and is open 10 months of the year. The Facility’s 40kW PV system produces enough electricity to offset the building’s lighting load. NYSERDA funding for this project is a result of the settlement of a lawsuit by the New York State office of the Attorney General against the Virginia Electric Power Company.
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Battery Park City--Solaire Building, Manhattan, NY
The Solaire is a residential high-rise in lower Manhattan developed by the Albanese Organization. The Solaire was designed to be a cutting-edge green building and includes a 33kW building-integrated PV system on its façade. The PV system provides 5 percent of the building’s energy demand. AltPower designed and installed the PV system.
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Black Rock Forest, Cornwall, NY
Northern Power Systems installed three PV arrays totaling 24kW at the Science Center at Black Rock Forest. This photo shows one of the arrays. Black Rock Forest is a 3785 acre preserve dedicated to scientific research, education, and conservation of natural ecosystems. Photo courtesy of John Calhoun.
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Blue Mountain Center
With help from NYSERDA the Center was able to install a 11.52 kW system. The system is located on the boat house roof, which has become a favoriate destination for the artists in residence who stop by to find out how the system works. Tour boats on the lake point out the PV system and can exlpain how the sun is helping to power the Center. Photo courtesy Solar Design Associates.
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Farm and Granary, Wawarsing, NY
Farm and Granary, a 14 acre farm, produces certified organic heirloom vegetables and eggs. The 4.2kW dc PV system is made up of 30 panels and produces 4,900 kWh of electricity each year. Photo courtesy of Farm and Granary.
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IBEW Latham
Members of Local 236 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) installed a 30kW PV system at their training center in Latham, NY. The PV system provides a training opportunity for union electricians and contractors by increasing their awareness and interest in the technology.
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IBEW Latham
This project is one of four in New York managed by the National Photovoltaic Construction Partnership (NPCP). The NPCP was developed to give assistance to IBEW locals and members to install PV systems.
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IBEW Latham
This system is comprised of 160 modules each producing 185 watts of power, and nine inverters to convert the electricity to alternating current so it can be used in the building. The inverters are located in the conference room of the training center.
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Kamber Management, Manhattan, NY
This 5.55kW system is a demonstration and pilot project for Kamber Management, a property management company that owns numerous properties around New York City. They are interested in the feasibility of using solar energy in the city on several of their buildings. Solar Energy Systems, Inc. designed and installed the system.
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NYSERDA, Albany
NYSERDA installed a 3.6 kW PV awning at its headquarters in Albany, NY. The system was designed and installed in December 2005 by Solar Energy Systems. The system will produce 2706 kWh per year as well as shading for the lobby and second floor conference rooms. A lobby display provides real-time data on the performance of the PV system.
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Omega Institute
PV system installed by Global Resource Options, a NYSERDA eligible installer.
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Phantom Laboratory, Greenwich, NY
The Phantom Laboratory is internationally recognized for producing dependable, high-precision "phantoms" used for evaluating the performance of medical imaging and radiation therapy equipment. The Phantom Laboratory PV system is comprised of 96 photovoltaic panels, 160 watts each. It’s a 15.36kW DC system. The system was installed by Solar Works, Inc.
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Residential system
Installed by Solar Energy Systems, an installer eligible to participate in NYSERDA's PV incentive program.
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Residential system in Bronx, NY
This 3.7 kWdc solar electric system was installed in the Bronx, NY in October of 2003. The owner, a college professor, has always been interested in renewable technologies and the NYSERDA program enabled her to install PV on her home. The PV system was installed by Solar Energy Systems.
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Residential system in Clarence, NY
Essex Homes new construction. Installed by Prime Energy Solutions, an installer eligible to participate in NYSERDA’s PV incentive program. Installed in partnership with NAHB. A New York Energy Star Labeled Home
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Residential system in New York, NY
This 2.42kWdc solar electric system on the lower east side of New York was installed in July of 2003. It generates approximatly 95% of the family's electrical needs. The system was installed by Solar Energy Systems.
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Residential system in Syracuse, NY
Oot Homes new construction. Installed by Prime Energy Solutions, an installer eligible to participate in NYSERDA’s PV incentive program. Installed in partnership with Steven Winter Associates. A New York Energy Star Labeled Home
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Rhinebeck Recreation Center
The Town of Rhinebeck installed a 5.46kW PV system on the roof of its Recreation building. The PV system will provide about 74% of the energy typically used by the building. This project’s funding comes from the settlement of a lawsuit by the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) against the Virginia Electric Power Company (VEPCO). Photo courtesy of Hudson Valley Clean Energy.
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St. Matthews Church, Brooklyn, NY
St. Matthew’s Church in Crown Heights Brooklyn is in a very high profile location. Its kickoff event was attended by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. Father Andy Struzzieri of St. Matthew’s Church blessed the system on a sunny Saturday afternoon at a public ceremony attended by parishioners and community members. The system is 2.67 kW and produces 5% of the church offices’ electricity needs. The system was designed and installed by Solar Energy Systems, Inc.
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Village of Montebello
This 6.4 kW photovolaic system provides shade for cars parked at the Village Hall. This system was installed by ISI Solar, Inc.
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Wind
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Fenner Wind Plant
The Fenner Wind Project is located on 1500 acres of mostly active farmland in the town of Fenner (Madison County, NY). Sited on a ridge, the tall towers are plainly visible, looking south from the Canastota Rest Area of the New York State Thruway, about 25 miles east of Syracuse. The project was developed by Atlantic Renewable Energy Corporation in conjunction with CHI Energy the owner and operator of the project.
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Fenner Wind Plant
The 30- megawatt project features twenty 1.5 megawatt wind turbines manufactured by GE Wind Energy. Each turbine generator is installed atop a 213 ft. tower, with rotor blades reaching 329 feet at its highest arc point. Wind measurement at the site began in April, 1999, with construction commencing in June 2001, and the project was completed in November 2001.
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Fenner Wind Plant
This wind power plant is the second developed in New York as a result of NYSERDA’s wind power plant development program. NYSERDA contributed $5 million toward the estimated $34 million total project cost.
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Fenner Wind Plant
An entire turbine, including tower, rotor, and generator is 380,000 lbs. The nacelle, which is the housing and the turbine on top of the tower, weighs 112,400 lbs. The rotor, which comprises the three blades, weighs 72,900 lbs.
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Fenner Wind Plant
The foundation for each turbine is a 40' square of concrete under the ground. Each foundation is 610,000 pounds.
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Fenner Wind Plant
The 14 landowners involved in the project receive lease payments from the project. The local governments receive $150,000 per year in revenues from the project.
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Lackawana -- Steel Winds
This is a photo simulation of the 10MW wind project proposed for Lackawana, NY. Photo courtesy of BQ Energy.
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Lackawana Steel Winds
Visual simulation of the10MW wind project proposed for Lackawana, NY. Photo courtesy of BQ Energy
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Madison Wind Plant
The Madison wind plant is located just south of US Rt. 20 in the town of Madison, NY. The plant is located about 20 miles southwest of Utica, NY. Madison Wind Power, a subsidiary of PG&E, built the plant for $16 million ($2 million NYSERDA investment). It is built on leased, operating farm land.
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Madison Wind Plant
The plant is 11.5 MW with 7 Vestas wind turbines of 1.65 MW each. Each turbine is 330 ft. tall to the top of its blades.
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Maple Ridge Wind Plant
Owned by PPM Atlantic Renewable and Horizon Wind Energy, the Maple Ridge Wind Plant is located in Lewis County, New York. Construction on the wind plant began in May, 2005. 120 turbines totaling 231 MW will be installed in Phase I of the project. Photo courtesy of PMM Atlantic Renewable.
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Maple Ridge Wind Plant
The Maple Ridge Wind Plant uses Vestas V80 turbines. Phase I will consist of 120 turbines located on land owned by 51 different landowners. Each turbine is rated at 1.65 MW. The rotor is 82 meters (266 feet) and the tower is 80 meters (260 feet) high. May, 2005. 120 turbines totaling 231 MW will be installed in Phase I of the project. Photo courtesy of PMM Atlantic Renewable.
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On-Site Wind -- Alfred University/Alfred State College Farm
In conjunction with the Center for Environmental and Energy Research at Alfred University, this wind turbine was installed during a five-day installers workshop. The purpose of the workshop was to train wind installers. Fifteen people attended the workshop in order to gain hands-on training installing wind systems.
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On-Site Wind -- Alfred University/Alfred State College Farm
This 10 kW Bergey Excel-S wind turbine on a 100' tower produces power for the milking barn at the farm and provides the students and faculty with a renewable energy laboratory. Alfred U and Alfred State students monitor the performance of the wind turbine to determine how much power is produced and when it is available.
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On-Site Wind -- Apple Pond Farming Center, Sullivan County
Apple Pond Farming Center is a horse-powered, organic farm. The farm offers family farm vacations, a comprehensive program of horse services and sales, and educational programs for schools, camps and families. The farm also offers seminars and workshops on the renewable energy systems that provide clean energy for its farm. The wind turbine is a 10 kW Bergey Excel-S mounted on a 120 foot guyed lattice tower. Photo courtesy of Jim Adams, AWS Truewind.
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On-site Wind -- Misty Hills Farm
This 10 kW wind system is located at a horse farm in Renssalaer County. The system was installed in Fall 2007, by Sustainable Energy Developments, Inc.
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On-Site Wind -- Olde Chautauqua Farm, Portland, NY
Olde Chautatuqua Farm, open to the general public for U-pick fruits or vegetables, is using wind power to generate electricity, with a newly installed 10kW wind turbine located in the middle of its lush grape vineyards. Photo courtesy of Jim Adams, AWSTruewind
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On-Site Wind -- Residence in Holland, NY
This 1.6kW African Wind Power turbine has a rotor diameter of 11.8 feet. This turbine is expected to produce about half of the electricity that is used by the household. This photo shows the turbine in its 'furled' position.
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On-Site Wind -- Weimann Farm, Loche, NY
Wienamm Farm, located in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, is using wind power on its 134-acre property. Photo courtesy of Jim Adams, AWSTruewind
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