Cape Coral Solar Electric Company Installs Photovoltaic System at Lee County Public Safety Building

Sept. 29, 2010 - PRLog -- Cape Coral Solar Electric Company, Fafco Solar, is installing a 54kW solar electric (photovoltaic) system at the Lee County Public Safety Building (Sheriff’s and Emergency Management’s office) located at 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway.

Ground breaking took place on September 6, 2010. The initiative is being funded by the Department of Energy, under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), using Federal funds without any additional cost to county taxpayers.

Says Jason Szumlanski, Fafco Solar’s Operations and Project Manager, “The Lee County Board of County Commissioners has accessed Federal grant money to help reduce operating costs at the Lee County Public Safety Building.” Not only will this put our local skilled solar technicians to work right here in Lee County, but it will continue to pay dividends to the county for decades. It will also decrease the County’s dependence on fossil fuels by tapping the most abundant renewable energy source in the Sunshine State. In addition, it is a flexible system that allows for future expansion. Says Dominick Zito, Fafco Solar’s Sales Manager, “We are proud to be invited to work with Lee County Officials that recognize the positive financial, as well as, environmental advantages of renewable energy.”

Specifications call for Enphase Microinverters (http://www.fafcosolar.com/download/153/Enphase-Datasheet.pdf) that allow the monitoring of each solar panel independently and maximizes the energy harvest of each individual solar module. Fafco Solar has more experience with this technology than any other local solar provider. Energy production will be displayed on an LCD screen at the facility, as well as, be accessible via the Web. The photovoltaic system will be grid-connected, but most of the energy that will be produced is expected to power loads within the facility.

The 54kW solar electric (photovoltaic) system (http://www.fafcosolar.com/go-solar/solar-electric-photovo...) will be capable of producing over 85 megawatt-hours of electricity annually. It will use solar panels that are made in America and conform to the Buy American Act and it will be installed with local labor, thus keeping the business in Lee County. The system will be roof-mounted using 236 solar photovoltaic modules.

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About Fafco Solar Energy:
The Fafco Solar Team is a wonderful blend of talent and dedication. They are committed to giving professional customer service. Cape Coral Solar Electric Company, Fafco Solar, is the oldest and most trusted name in Southwest Florida. With over 205 years of pooled solar experience, the Fafco Solar Team is committed to reducing your use of fossil fuel to zero. Customers of Fafco Solar can benefit by being eligible for a tax credit. To find out more, call Fafco Solar at (239) 574-1500 or visit them online at http://www.FafcoSolar.com.