Mountain View Solar completes 407kW solar project in US

Mountain View Solar, a unit of SolarWorld has completed the installation of a 407kW system in West Virginia, US.

SolarWorld has supplied 1,671 high-performance solar panels for the system which has been installed on a carport structure at American Public University System (APUS) headquarters in Charles Town.

Mountain View Solar president Mike McKechnie said through this project APUS sets a powerful example of institutional sustainability for it’s more than 100,000 students and for the community here in West Virginia.

"This installation is an example of what education and renewable energy have in common – both are critical investments in our future," said McKechnie.

The project is expected to supply 50% of energy requirements for APUS 100,000ft2 Financial Center.

It will also power 15 charging stations for electrical and hybrid vehicles.

SolarWorld Americas president Kevin Kilkelly said, "With a network of skilled, experienced authorized installers like MTVSolar on the ground in communities across the country, SolarWorld can ensure that our technology is deployed according to industry best practices in applications that provide a meaningful return on investment for the communities involved."