wiredInUSA - January 2012
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United Solar, a subsidiary of Energy
Conversion Devices and manufacturer
of Uni-Solar flexible and lightweight solar
modules, has supplied photovoltaic
laminates for a Boeing solar project.
The 2.6 MW solar energy project is among
the largest solar installations on rooftops
in the USA. United Solar laminates were
bonded to the membrane roof of the
Boeing assembly plant. The energy
generated is expected to exceed
3,950MWh annually, and will be sufficient
to provide power for about 870 homes.
The project is anticipated to offset a part
of the 3,660 tons of carbon dioxide and
the usage of the building. The Boeing
plant commenced operations in July
and its first 787 Dreamliner is expected
to fly in 2012.
The CEO of ECD, Julian Hawkins, stated
that Uni-Solar PV laminates are ultra-light-
weight, non-reflective and ideal for
situations where low glare and low
profile solar solutions are required.
Boeing opts for solar rooftop
