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 ...

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...