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Standard Solar Brings Solar Energy to Northern New Mexico through 25-Year Agreement with Kit Carson Rural Electric Cooperative and the Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association
06/20/2011Solar energy project establishes Standard Solar’s footprint in the Southwest
Rockville, MD and Taos, NM—June 20, 2011—Standard Solar, Inc., a leader in the full-service development, installation and financing of solar electric systems for residential, commercial, government and utility customers, today announced it is developing a 1.5 MW solar electric system in northern Taos County, New Mexico in cooperation with Taos-based Kit Carson Rural Electric Cooperative(KCEC). The project marks Standard Solar’s entrance into the New Mexico solar market.
Standard Solar and KCEC have entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) under which KCEC will purchase all power generated by the solar electric system over the next 25 years. Standard Solar will finance, develop and operate the system which will be installed on property owned by the Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association (RCCLA) near Amalia, NM.
The project is a 1.5 MW single-axis tracking solar electric system which will generate in excess of 2.9 million kWh of clean, renewable electricity annually. A single-axis tracking array moves the solar panels throughout the day to ensure they are always absorbing as much of the sun’s energy as possible. The solar array, consisting of 5,280 panels, will also offset approximately 1,500 tons of greenhouse gases per year, the equivalent of planting a 221 acre forest.
“Through this agreement with KCEC and RCCLA, we will be bringing solar power to KCEC customers in northern Taos County,” said Standard Solar CEO Tony Clifford. “It is an exciting project for both the customers who will reap the benefits of renewable energy and for Standard Solar as we extend our business into the Southwest.”
Standard Solar has committed to using Taos County businesses, professional firms and craftspeople to construct, commission and maintain the solar system. Kit Carson CEO Luis Reyes commented, “This project is a big win for Taos County, both economically and environmentally. Further, as the largest solar project to date in the Kit Carson service territory, it is an important step for KCEC as we continue to integrate solar electricity into our local distribution grid.”
Mr. Clifford also noted, “Since Standard Solar will be a part of the Taos County community for the next 25 years, we wanted to be sure the local workforce takes part in the construction of this system and also the ongoing operation and maintenance that is required to provide years of reliable service.”
Tom Tatum, a Taos County rancher and partner in Ute Peak Solar, is Standard Solar’s local representative on the project.
The installation of the system is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2011.
About Standard Solar
Standard Solar, Inc. is a leader in the full-service development, construction, integration, financing and installation of solar electric systems. Dedicated to making solar solutions more accessible to utilities, businesses, government & private institutions and consumers, the company is leading the way to energy independence. Committed to offering responsible and energy cost-saving solar solutions that conform to the highest standards, Standard Solar is one of the most trusted and respected solar companies. Since 2004, Standard Solar has been the partner of choice to make solar energy financially accessible, helping customers through financing options, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and navigating expanded federal and state and local tax credits. Ranked the 73rd Fastest Growing Private Company in America in 2010 by Inc. magazine, and the highest-ranking renewable energy company on the list, Standard Solar is headquartered in Rockville, MD. For more information, please visit www.standardsolar.com.
PR Contact:
Keira Shein
WilkinsonShein for Standard Solar
410/363-9494
keira@wilkinsonshein.com
About Kit Carson Electric Coop
Kit Carson Rural Electric Cooperative (KCEC) is a member-owned Electric Distribution Cooperative. KCEC is one of 13 electric cooperatives that serve rural New Mexico communities, and one of 44 distribution cooperatives receiving power from Tri-State Generation and Transmission of Denver, Colorado. KCEC serves over 29, 497 members in Taos, Colfax and Rio Arriba Counties. Formed in 1944, KCEC is the second largest cooperative in the state of New Mexico. Along with Electrical Service, Kit Carson also offers its members Internet Service, Telecommunications & Broadband Service and Propane Service. Interested in preserving a healthy environment, KCEC was the first New Mexico Cooperative offering the Green Power option to its members. A national leader in deployment of solar electricity, KCEC was recently ranked second in Watts/Consumer and fourth in Total Solar Production amongst all rural electric cooperatives in 2010 by SEPA, the Solar Electric Power Association. For more information, please visit http://www.kitcarson.com
PR Contact:
Luis Reyes
Kit Carson Rural Electric Cooperative
575/758-2258
lreyes@kitcarson.com
