Historic Landmark in Arizona Goes Solar
Business Wire, May 19, 2010
PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for May 20 to celebrate the solar
panels installed at El Chorro Lodge, an Arizona landmark and one of the
area’s last traditional fine-dining establishments.
We are pleased to partner with El Chorro on this significant project,?
said Angiolo Laviziano, CEO of REC Solar. Many savvy entrepreneurs are
adopting solar to both lower their operating costs and to expand their
sustainability objectives,? added Laviziano.
“REC Solar is bringing high quality solar projects and green jobs to
Phoenix. I am honored to work with REC Solar to build a truly Green
Phoenix,” said Mayor Phil Gordon.
The 142 kW system was constructed with 648 REC220 panels. The system
will produce 5,344,719 kWh of clean electricity over its lifetime and
reduce approximately 7.5M pounds of greenhouse gas. REC Group is proud
to have our modules installed on such an important landmark and will
continue to work with business and government to support economic
development in the region by creating jobs and making solar energy more
accessible,? said Regional Director USA, Marius Kroksj, REC Group.
So much of El Chorro is about history and respect. When we embrace
opportunities like solar technology, were respecting our surroundings
and making new history for this cherished landmark,? said El Chorro
owner and operating partner, Jacquie Dorrance. Its been a pleasure to
work with REC on advancing El Chorros sustainability agenda and goals.?
The solar work at El Chorro is a great example of what can be
accomplished when you place the environment as a priority and value the
many ways it can support your business objectives,? said Jerry Meek,
president of Desert Star Construction. With help from REC, El Chorro
now offsets more than half of its annual energy consumption.?
The celebration will include speakers from the mayors office, REC Solar
and El Chorro. There will also be a short tour of the panels and the
solar monitoring system, a dedication to Jacquie Dorrance, one of El
Chorros founders, and light refreshment
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