Canadian Solar has been selected for Argand Energy Solution’s 2.3MW ground-mounted utility solar power system being constructed in North Carolina. Work began on the facility on June this year with grid connection scheduled for August. The solar plant will consist of around 7,700 Canadian Solar CS6X-300P modules and will generate enough power to supply around 460 homes annually upon completion. Argand Energy has been working on the construction of the plant in partnership with Home Brothers Construction and financing has been supplied by Fifth Third Bank.
The Governor of North Carolina, the Honorable Pat McCrory, recently declared June 2013 as Solar Energy Month in acknowledgement of the State's significant solar energy potential. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, North Carolina ranked fifth in the nation last year for installed solar energy projects, and is on pace to be ranked fourth in 2013. The state is also home to one of the fastest-growing solar energy industries in the US, attracting solar energy developers, installers, manufacturers and related enterprises.
“Argand is really excited to be starting construction on this project, especially in light of Governor McCrory's declaration of June as Solar Energy Month in North Carolina” said Erik Lensch, President & CEO of Argand Energy Solutions, LLC. “We are looking forward to working with landowners in North Carolina that are interested in converting farmland into an income generating asset by hosting a solar farm. These types of projects are a win-win for everyone - the landowner gets income, the county gets more tax revenue, and North Carolina benefits, as companies like Argand hire and train more workers for solar installations. Additionally, the United States takes another step forward towards energy independence and the reduction in the use of carbon based fuels.”
Canadian Solar is one of the world’s largest solar power companies with a presence in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and Asia. Argand Energy Solutions was established in 2006 and specialises in solar project development and third party ownership, system design, inspection, installation, and maintenance and monitoring.
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