News & Updates

Successful Solarize Eugene Initiative Ongoing

5-15-2012, Eugene Oregon - Solarize Eugene, a project of The Resource Innovation Group (TRIG) and funded by a Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) Greenpower Grant is still ongoing and has been very successful in providing interested homeowners with the opportunity to take advantage of bulk pricing on residential home Solar Systems, thus reducing their electricity bills. An initial round of applications by the Contractors Coalition was so successful that EWEB grant money was exhausted in one day. Currently Solarize Eugene is encouraging homeowners to sign up for the program in anticipation of another round of funding in August. Advanced Energy Systems is one of the 5 local contractors participating in this unique program. Learn more about the Greenpower Program Here.

101kW Solar Project Nears Completion in White City, Oregon

05/10/2012 - White City, Oregon; Advanced Energy Systems and Rick White, owner of Lamination Technologies Inc.(LTI) have teamed up to install a 101kW Solar System on the rooftop of the LTI building in White City, Oregon. With a scheduled completion date of May 17th, 2012 this Solar Array will help offset the electrical usage of the LTI manufacturing facility. LTI is one of the nations leading manufacturers of Rigid Thermofoil, Laminated Panels and Components. When completed, the array will consist of 429 Oregon made SolarWorld 235W SunModules. AES is recognized as one of the leading commercial solar contractors in the State of Oregon. 

Solar PV Project at Lithia HQ in Progress

05/13/2012 - Medford, Oregon; Advanced Energy Systems is hard at work installing a 60kW Solar Electric system on the rooftop of the new Lithia Auto Headquarters in Medford, Oregon. The Solar Array will consist of 240 SolarWorld 250W SunModules made in Hillsboro, Oregon. Advanced Energy Systems is the designer and installer of this project. 

Solar Construction begins at Community Outreach

02/06/2012 - Corvallis, Oregon. Construction began today on a 67kW Solar facility to be installed at the Community Outreach facility in Corvallis Oregon.  Founded in 1971, this multi-faceted human service organization provides hope for men, women and children who are homeless and very low income in the mid-Willamette Valley. When completed, the 67kW Solar system will generate electricity from the SolarWorld modules, and help offset the demand of the non-profit organization, thus allowing more funds to help those in need. The design and construction by Advanced Energy Systems of Eugene, Oregon, is being funded via ARRA grants for community service projects. Download our latest project photos. (In Adobe Format)

Imagine Group Solar Project is Complete!

1/11/2012 - The Imagine Group of Eugene, Oregon is garnering publicity for the 30 kW solar system just installed by Advanced Energy Systems. Click Here to view a local news article about the project, including video.

Sustainable Oregon Article: Baldock Solar Project Gallery

On Tuesday November 22, Sustainable Business Oregon featured our Oregon Solar Highway project in an online article and photo gallery. To view the article, Click Here.

Oregon Solar Highway Milestone

10/26/2011 - Aurora Oregon
Advanced Energy Systems, Portland General Electric, Oregon Department of Transportation and Sunstall Corp came together at the solar project to witness and participate in the initial mounting of one of the nearly 7,000 SolarWorld modules to be installed at the 1.745 megawatt facility. For more details and photographs Click Here.

Cafe' Yumm! Teams up with AES For Solar and EV Charging

10/26/2011 Eugene, Oregon
In a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by nearly 100 people, Cafe' Yumm! owner founder Mark Beauchamp, AES principal Eric Nill along with Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy, and State Representative Phil Barnhardt dedicated the 42kW solar facility nearing completion at the Cafe' Yumm! restaurant on Broadway Street in Eugene. This unique facility features solar on the restaurant rooftop, and a custom designed (by Advanced Energy Systems) covered carport structure with solar and EV Charging stations. Eric Nill stated that this is the first Solar/EV combination on any restaurant in Oregon.
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Oregon Governer Flips Switch on Our Solar Thermal Project at Wan

10/12/2011
Salem Oregon - Oregon Governer John Kitzhauber was present for the grand opening of Wandering Aengus Ciderworks this morning, and personally turned on the Solar facility. Advanced Energy Systems (AES) installed the Solar Hot Water system for the new Ciderworks, and our Solar Thermal project manager, Rountree was present to hand off the facility to the owners of Wandering Aengus. As one of the leading Solar Thermal contractors in Oregon. AES is becoming recognized as the Solar Thermal experts. Working under a time deadline, the project was finished in time for the Governor to dedicate. As soon as we have images we will post them...

Advanced Energy Systems teams up with King Estate Winery and Oth

Press Release;

King Estate Winery and Advanced Energy Systems Team Up with SolarCity and Lane Electric Co-op, to Install the Largest Solar Power System at a Winery in Pacific Northwest.

Organic winery furthers commitment to environmental stewardship with installation of large-scale solar power system.

Eugene, Ore., October 12, 2011 - King Estate Winery, and Oregon producer of Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir is teaming up with SolarCity, a national leader in solar power design financing, installation, monitoring and energy efficiency services, as well as Lane Electric Co-op, and Advanced Energy Systems, LLC. of Eugene to install the largest solar power system at a winery in the Pacific Northwest. Construction on the King Estate 973.84 kilowatt (kW) solar system is slated to begin this month.

This King Estate solar power system is a collaboration between several partners: Advanced Energy Systems, which developed the project; SolarCity, which provided financing and integration support; and Lane Electric as the utility partner. The system's 4,144 solar panels are expected to eliminate more than 38 million pounds of carbon dioxide over the next 25 years. This amount is equivalent to the annual greenhouse gas emissions from 3,381 passenger cars or 1.9 million gallons of gasoline. The King Estate solar power system is large enough to offset the annual power usage of approximately 100 residential homes.

"Our philosophy is rooted in sustainable agriculture and environmentally-conscious business practices, as evidenced by our dedication to organic farming. Installing a large-scale solar power system is a natural progression for us," said Ed King, CEO & co-founder of King Estate. "With AES, SolarCity and Lane Electric's support we are able to demonstrate to the wine industry that sustainable practices are not only environmentally sound, but also makes business sense."

Lane Electric Co-op is also exploring the potential for incorporating additional solar, wave, geothermal, landfill gasification and other green resources into their resource portfolio. These resources will help solidify Lane Electric's future power supply needs and assist them in meeting the State of Oregon's Renewable Portfolio Standards.

"The idea of renewable energy is not at all new for Lane Electric. This project is very exciting in that it dovetails perfectly with Lane Electric's mission and vision for renewable energy as we look to the future. It is good for our members, the co-op and the environment", notes Rick Crinklaw, general manager for Lane Electric.

Visitors to the Winery can check out the solar system for themselves, and sample King Estate's critically acclaimed wines, by visiting the tasting room 20 miles southwest of Eugene. OR. Location and directions are available at www.kingestate.com.

About Advanced Energy Systems
Advanced Energy Systems LLC, headquartered in Eugene, OR is distinguished as the leading Oregon-based solar energy facilities developer and contractor. Over the last decade, the company had installed several megawatts of solar power capacity throughout the state, including the unique 'Oregon Solar Highway'. With several dozen installations built for public and private entities, and many more for residential customers, Advanced Energy Systems delivers turn-key photovoltaic and solar thermal projects that enable clients to invest in clean energy garnering positive returns for themselves, their community, and the environment.