Advanced Energy Systems Blog

02/06/2012 - Eugene, OregonFull Access, a local Eugene, Non-Profit organization is awaiting final inspections this week, and will commission their new 11kW Solar Facility soon. As a winner of the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) Greenpower Grant in the fall of 2011, Full Access worked with Advanced Energy Systems, a Solar Contractor in Eugene Oregon to design and install the solar project. EWEB Greenpower Grants are voted on by those customers participating in the EWEB Greenpower program. Full Access ...

12/29/2011The final phase of the Cafe' Yumm! PV and Electric Vehicle Charging project was finished last week, as Mike Brown, our certified EV specialist provided training to the staff of Cafe' Yumm! on the usage and operation of their new charging stations. Coupled with the power generation of the solar electric array, the Cafe' Yumm! project is the first combo solar and EV restaurant project in Oregon. A special thanks to Lithia Nissan of Eugene for supplying a 2012  Nissan Leaf as a demonst...

The Shaggy Dog boarding facility located in Dallas, Oregon is now producing electricity with their 13.16 kW solar electric system. Designed and installed by Advanced Energy Systems, the 56 SolarWorld 235 watt modules will reduce the companies electricity bill, and save on greenhouse gasses. Funding for the project came from the facility owner, and from a utility incentive administered by the Energy Trust of Oregon. There were no state business tax credits funding the project. The Shaggy Dog is promoting ...

11/09/2011 Albany, OregonThe Albany Helping Hands Shelter has gone solar. Advanced Energy Systems is putting the finishing touches on a 12.8 kW solar system located on the roof of this shelter called Albany Helping Hands. This system of SunPower modules on an integrated ballasted racking is funded by community block grants and will help offset the facilities energy usage, allowing for more funding to be committed to helping those that need the help most. As the winner in the competitive bid process, AES wil...

10/26/2011 - Eugene, OregonCafe' Yumm! unveiled their new 41kW solar electric project to the public on October 26th with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This innovative project combined a rooftop solar system, a covered solar parking structure, and 6 EV charging stations. As the first restaurant to offer both solar and EV charging in Oregon, Cafe' Yumm continues to be the leader in sustainability and organic and sustainable practices.When commissioned Cafe' Yumm! will be generating electricity from the sun to o...

October 26 2011 - Aurora Oregon; Representatives from Portland General Electric, the Oregon Department of Transportation, Five Stars International and Contractors working on the Solar Highway 1.745 Megawatt project joined Advanced Energy Systems at the construction site today to mark the milestone surrounding the beginning of the Solar World module installation. With the final post driven in the six acre site, and over 50% of the Haticon Racking assembled it was time to start mounting the 250 w...

As of October 20th, the Oregon Solar Highway project was in high gear. Favorable weather has allowed the post installation to move at a rapid pace. Racking assembly has begun as the preliminary electrical infrastructure is back filled. The image below shows the state of construction on October 18th, 2011. Current electrical work is being performed by Christensen Electric of Portland, Oregon. Specialized pile driving equipment from Sunstall is being used to drive the Sigma posts in and install the Hat...

Check out the video produced from the groundbreaking ceremony at the Baldock Solar Highway project. Advanced Energy Systems is the solar integrator for this project. When completed the project will produce nearly 2 megawatts of electricity. Nearly 3 years in the planning, Advanced Energy Systems, Oregon Department of Transportation, Portland General Electric, Aadland Evans Constructors, David Moyano and others all pulled together to    make this project happen...

10/6/2011On September 9th, Advanced Energy Systems, LLC. Broke ground on the Cafe' Yumm! restaurant located on Broadway Street in Eugene Oregon for construction of a 41.3kW Solar Facility. This unique PV generation project will feature a combination of rooftop solar on the restaurant itself, and construction of a covered parking structure with PV generation and EV charging stations. Cafe' Yumm! has been a leader in sustainability and this project will showcase the Broadway restaurant located near the U...

10/6/2011The Oregon Solar Highway project that Advanced Energy Systems, LLC. has designed is continuing to progress. Currently, underground electrical work is in progress as a precursor to the installation of the posts, and solar module racking system. Advanced Energy Systems, working with Christensen Electric are on schedule for this, the largest solar highway project in the nation. Beginning the week of October 10, post and module mounting systems will begin construction on the North end of the s...