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Solar Nation™ Installs Second Solar-Electric System for Metallion Industries
Solar Nation has announced the installation and commissioning of a 31kW solar-electric system on a building owned by Metallion Industries, Inc., in Estacada, Oregon, which follows a first 31kW system installed on their headquarters and distribution center in December of 2009.
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Solar Nation has announced the installation and commissioning of a solar-electric system on a building owned by Metallion Industries. The 31kW solar-electric system is the second array installed by Solar Nation for the Estacada, OR, company during the past year.
The new solar-electric system consists of 130 SolarWorld Sunmodule panels covering 2,354 square feet of preexisting roof space. The cells of the Sunmodule panels were manufactured in Hillsboro, Oregon, and the modules were assembled in Camarillo, California. Metallion opted to have the additional solar-electric system installed in order to reduce and stabilize energy costs for itself and its tenants.
"Since installing our first solar-energy system at the end of 2009, we have received direct financial benefits from solar energy while at the same time acting as good stewards of the environment, which benefits current generations and generations to come. We are happy with how our first system worked and decided to have Solar Nation finish what they had started," said Nolan Bechtel, Owner of Metallion Industries, Inc.
"We are extremely proud that Metallion Industries has chosen to install a second solar-electric system, because it means that Solar Nation satisfied the customer. By installing this second solar-electric system, Metallion Industries has further lowered its operating costs and the operating costs of its tenants, making them stronger businesses and employers, all while cutting carbon emissions and improving the environment," said Paul Hodge, CEO of Solar Nation (www.solarnation.com).
It is estimated that during each year of its 25-year warranted life, the CO2 offset of Metallion’s new solar-energy system will be the equivalent of removing over four passenger vehicles from the road for that year.
About Metallion Industries, Inc.
Founded in Estacada, Oregon, in 1999, Metallion Industries manufactures roll-formed metal roofing and siding for residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural buildings. Metallion Industries sells metal roofing, siding, engineered steel farm sheds, workshops, and commercial/industrial buildings, as well as a wide array of doors, hardware, and other accessories. More information can be found at www.metallionindustries.com.
About Solar Nation, Inc.
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Solar Nation, Inc., is a leading full-service design/engineer/build solar-energy-systems and solutions provider serving business, government, and non-profit organizations. Since its founding in 2008, the privately held company has expanded its operations from Oregon into the Mid-Atlantic states. For more information, visit www.solarnation.com.