Stellar Energy Installs 121 kW SolarSave(R) Membrane System on San Francisco Public Utilities Commission FacilityTicker Symbol: U:OEGY
SOLANA BEACH, Calif. -- (Business Wire) --
Open Energy Corporation (OTCBB: OEGY) and Stellar Energy today
announced the completion of a major solar electric installation for
the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). The system is
installed on the Water Department's 20,500 square foot warehouse roof,
using 270 SolarSave(R) Membrane Modules capable of generating over 121
kilowatts of dc power.
¶ Open Energy's Vice President of Membrane Sales, Howard Gomes,
said, "This is our largest membrane project to date, and represents a
very important endorsement of our commercial BIPV product line. We see
a growing demand for high-performance, light weight, building
integrated renewable energy solutions, and are thrilled that the PUC
chose our product to help fulfill their renewable energy policy
mandates."
¶ Chris Phipps, Stellar's Director of Marketing, said, "Using
innovative heat-welding technology, Open Energy's solar membranes were
integrated directly into the membrane roof surface of the building,
without any racks or reinforcements required. The end result is as
beautiful as it is functional. We look forward to working with Open
Energy on future projects."
¶ About Open Energy Corporation
¶ Open Energy Corporation is a renewable energy company focused on
the development and commercialization of a portfolio of solar
technologies capable of delivering cost-competitive power and related
commodities on a global basis. Open Energy offers award-winning,
building-integrated photovoltaic (PV) roofing systems for residential
and commercial customers. Marketed under the trade name SolarSave(R),
the product line includes tiles, membranes, and architectural glass.
The Company's mission is to harness the power of the sun to deliver
complete renewable energy solutions to its customers. For more
information on Open Energy Corporation, please visit
www.openenergycorp.com.¶ About Stellar Energy Solutions
¶ Stellar Energy Solutions designs and installs innovative,
large-scale renewable energy solutions nationwide. Balancing the
energy, fiscal and architectural priorities of each client, Stellar
has gained a reputation for superior customer service and
accessibility. With access to the most advanced products available,
in-house engineers, and financing solutions to meet the needs of both
public and private sector enterprises, Stellar can provide immediate
response for any client, no matter how unique.
¶ About the Public Utilities Commission
¶ The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is a dynamic
City department that provides water, wastewater, and municipal power
services. The Power Enterprise manages the SFPUC's hydropower
facilities, which supply electric power to municipal buildings, Muni
cars and electric buses, street and traffic lights, and other
facilities such as the General Hospital and San Francisco
International Airport. The enterprise also manages power policy and
energy services, and develops and installs renewable power systems and
energy efficiency projects for municipal facilities. The SFPUC Power
Enterprise was recently awarded a City Solar Award from the NorCal
Solar Energy Association in the Large Cities category for the Amount
of Watts installed in 2006. The SFPUC has over 2 megaWatts (MW) of
installed capacity and is planning to install an additional 7 MW in
2008.
¶ Safe Harbor for Forward Looking Statements
¶ Except for statements of historical fact, the information
presented herein constitutes forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of Open Energy to be materially different
from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include
general economic and business conditions, customer demand for its
products, the execution of definitive agreements related to the
transactions described within this release, the ability of either or
both parties to perform under such definitive agreements, the Company
and its vendors ability to scale up manufacturing to meet demand, and
other factors over which Open Energy has little or no control. Open
Energy undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except as required under applicable law.
Contacts:
Open Energy Corporation
Howard Gomes, 647-886-0360
VP Membrane Sales
hgomes@openenergycorp.com
or
Media:
James McCusker, 203-682-8245
jmccusker@icrinc.com
or
Stellar Energy Solutions
Chris Phipps, 800-967-6917 x130
chrisp@stellarenergy.com
or
San Francisco Public Utility Commission
Jim Marks, 415-554-3237
Power Projects Communications
jmarks@sfwater.org