The first system will use 30kW of Suniva’s solar modules and will be built on GS Battery’s headquarters in Roswell, Georgia. The company said that this solar array, which is designed, engineered and constructed by Atlanta-based solar integrator First Century Energy, will also be the first grid-connected energy-storing solar installation in Georgia.
Yasuyuki Nakamura, president of GS Battery, said: ”Solar system owners that are able to store their energy output are also able to take advantage of many new economic opportunities. Our state of the art approach allows customers to achieve better returns on investment with a more flexible and profitable solar energy supply. We are excited about the value of utilizing Suniva’s high-powered modules with our battery technology.”
Under the partnership, GS Battery will use Suniva’s solar modules, which consist of Suniva’s ARTisun series monocrystalline solar cells, in its energy-storing solar systems. Suniva modules can achieve power output up to 300 watts.
As of January 1, 2010, battery storage systems qualify under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the same 30% federal investment tax credit as solar systems.
John Baumstark, CEO of Suniva, said: ”GS Battery is an accomplished and innovative company with more than a decade of experience using solar technology. Being selected as their technology partner is a testament to the quality and performance of our solar modules. Beginning with a series of high-performing prototype systems, Suniva and GS Battery will work to design the most advanced and reliable solar and battery systems in today’s industry.”
