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June 18, 2008 – Vol.13 No.13 Mitsubishi Electric Solar PV Modules Power Rice Plant. The one megawatt solar electric system at Far West Rice Mills in Nelson, California uses over 5,500 photovoltaic (PV) modules to provide 70 to 80 percent of the plant’s total energy needs. The system is expected to deliver 1,440,000 kWh a year of solar generated electricity. Far West Rice, Inc. is a family owned and operated rice milling and marketing company located in the heart of Northern California’s rice growing region. The company operates its milling facility in accordance with California Certified Organic Farmers Associations (CCOF) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic guidelines and actively markets organically produced rice. The addition of the one-megawatt solar electric system that uses lead-free solder PV modules underscores Far West Rice Mills’ commitment to protect the environment and sustainable farming practices.
Mitsubishi Electric manufactures solar power technology, including PV cells, modules and inverters, for global markets. The company’s solar modules feature lead solder-free silver electrodes. (6/16/08)
Links: Mitsubishi Electric Solar Electric Innovations Far West Rice Mills
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