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Sharp cleared to supply solar modules to government projects

Sharp has now made two million solar modules at its factory in Memphis, Tennessee

Sharp Solar Energy Solutions has been officially approved to supply its solar modules to government purchasers in the US.

The company has been awarded a schedule 56 contract by the US General Services Administration (GSA), which allows government projects to buy its products direct.

The GSA approval followed a “rigorous” review by the administration to ensure Sharp’s modules meet high standards for quality.

Sharp Solar, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, said most of its solar products are made in the US, and backed by a 25-year warranty.

Ron Kenedi, Sharp Solar vice president, said: “With this listing, we look forward to increasing our level of service to meet the growing renewable energy needs of government agencies and their contractors.”

Earlier this week, Sharp celebrated production of its two millionth solar panel at its factory in Memphis, Tennessee.

The facility started up in 2003, and has now produced enough solar modules to power more than 65,000 average homes.

Philadelphia

Yesterday saw the GSA and the Department of Veteran Affairs switching on a new 455-kilowatt solar power array at the Department’s building in Philadelphia, PA.

The $6 million facility comprises 1,937 of Sharp’s 235W solar panels, made at Sharp’s Memphis plant.

One of the largest in Pennsylvania, the 133,000 square foot rooftop array is expected to provide nearly 5% of the Department of Veteran Affairs’ power supply.

It is predicted to generate 555,159kWh of electricity a year.

Linda Chero, GSA Acting Regional Administrator and Federal Acquisition Service Regional Commissioner, said: “The investments in alternative energy solutions can help lead the transformation to new green jobs and new green industries.”

The project has been designed and built by New Jersey firm Ray Angelini, Inc.