"Electric customers who want to power their home or business with solar energy can now stake their claim to the output of these solar power systems," said Paul Bonavia, Chairman and CEO of UES and its parent company, UniSource Energy Corporation. "While investing in your own rooftop solar power system is still a great option, the Bright Arizona Community Solar program offers an easy, affordable way to go green by essentially sharing solar arrays with other electric customers." For 2012, UES has 1,720 blocks of solar energy available for purchase from two solar systems: The 1.22 MW single-axis tracking photovoltaic (PV) array at La Senita Elementary School in Kingman. The array, UES' first utility-scale renewable energy system, was built by Tucson-based SOLON Corp. and features more than 5,000 solar panels; a 500-kw solar array developed as part of Western Wind Energy's integrated wind and solar system southwest of Kingman. Additional blocks could become available as UES expands its local solar generating resources. The company will invest approximately $5 million this year in renewable energy systems and is currently looking to expand its development in Mohave and Santa Cruz counties. "The program is perfect for renters, property owners whose rooftops aren't fully exposed to the sun or anyone who wants the benefits of solar energy without the upfront cost or complications," said David Hutchens, President of UES and UniSource Energy.
SOURCE: http://www.electroiq.com/photovoltaics/2012/02/11/unisource-energy-to-offer-solar-energy-directly-to-electric-customers.html
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